Perhaps the most iconic Midsummer tradition is the dance around the maypole (majstang). This large wooden pole, adorned with flowers and greens, symbolizes fertility and growth. Communities congregate ...

Whether you're in Sweden or celebrating elsewhere, Midsummer is a wonderful way to embrace the warmth and light of summer, Scandinavian style. The heart of Midsummer celebrations lies in the ...

Are you really allowed to deface the nicest thing we have, midsummer, to this degree? "Is it really okay to distort Swedish traditions like this before an international audience? Play up to the ...