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First Nations Day - Canadian Native People
- Description:
- Canadian First Nations (Indian, Metis and Inuit) most sacred day on the summer solstice. Communities hold feasts and invite guests.
Hong Kong, Taiwan - Dragon Boat Festival
- Description:
- Hong Kong, Taiwan - Dragon Boat Festival
National Aboriginal Day
- Description:
- Canadian First Nations (Indian, Metis and Inuit) most sacred day on the summer solstice. Communities hold feasts and invite guests.
Freysfest (Freysblot) - Asatru
- Description:
- A minor Blot (holiday - pronounced "Bloats") held as a help to Frej during the height of the growing season.
Litha - Wicca
- Description:
- Wicca celebration of the sacred marriage in which energy of the gods is poured into the service of life.
Litha Summer Solstice - Wicca/Neo Pagan
- Description:
- On this day, typically JUN-21, the daytime hours are at a maximum in the Northern hemisphere, and night time is at a minimum. It is officially the first day of summer. It is also referred to as Midsummer because it is roughly the middle of the growing season throughout much of Europe.
"Solstice" is derived from two Latin words: "sol" meaning sun, and "sistere," to cause to stand still. This is because, as the summer solstice approaches, the noonday sun rises higher and higher in the sky on each successive day. On the day of the solstice, it rises an imperceptible amount, compared to the day before. In this sense, it "stands still."
Missummer (Midsumarsblot) - Asatru
- Description:
- A celebration of the Summer Solstice, when the power of the Sun is at its height. It was at this time that most foreign trade was conducted, as well as shipping, fishing expeditions, and raiding activity. It was not without its dark side. Midsummer was recognized as the longest day of the year; thus, the year begins to age after this time and the days grow progressively shorter.
Summer Solstice - Modern Satanism
- Description:
- The First Day of Summer. Day of celebrating ones sense of humor. The Druidic Alban Heruin.
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