Celebrating Midsummer in Sweden.

Secondary School №3

Chernyakhovsk September, 2011

In Sweden, many customs are closely associated with the changing seasons.

Swedish summer is a buzzing time in many respects

In Sweden, the midnight sun occurs from late May to early August.

Midsummer Eve is always celebrated on Friday between June 19 and June 25.

Swedes often begin Midsummer Eve by picking flowers and making wreaths.

Midsummer girl.

Every part of Sweden has its own folk costume.

Enjoy your meal! Or as they say in Swedish: Smaklig måltid!

Enjoying seasonal taste sensations!

Nothing beats Swedish strawberries in summer.

When you come across wild strawberries in the forest, the only question is whether to eat them right away or gather them for a proper dessert.

Freshly picked chanterelles are best enjoyed sautéed in real butter.

Delicious glasses of bål chilling out with the Midsummer Head Wreaths.

At Midsummer, Swedes want to be outdoors, regardless of the weather.

Midsummer Night is time for Magic.

Dreaming of future love.

Pick seven flowers, placing them under their pillow.

Discover places where treasure was buried.

Many plants acquired healing powers on that one night of the year.

Let the Midsummer celebrations bring out the kid in you.

Thank you for attention!