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    mid·sum·mer
    /ˈmidˈsəmər/

    noun

    • 1. the middle part of summer: "the midsummer heat"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MidsummerMidsummer - Wikipedia

    Midsummer is a celebration of the season of summer, taking place on or near the date of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere; the longest day of the year. The name "midsummer" mainly refers to summer solstice festivals of European origin, especially those in the Nordic countries.

  3. www.britannica.com › topic › Midsummer-holidayMidsummer | Midsommar, Festival, Traditions, & History

    Jun 24, 2024 · Midsummer, a holiday celebrating the traditional midpoint of the harvest season and the summer solstice (June 20 or 21), the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Midsummer is celebrated in many countries but is synonymous with Scandinavia, where it is observed as a national holiday

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMIDSUMMER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Midsummer is the period in the middle of summer or the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see synonyms, related words and translations.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › midsummerMidsummer Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Midsummer is the middle of summer or the summer solstice. Learn the word history, example sentences, and related words of midsummer from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  7. www.almanac.com › content › midsummer-dayMidsummer Day 2024: Why (and How) is Midsummer Celebrated?

    Jun 18, 2024 · What Is Midsummer? Swedes and many northern peoples celebrate a solstice holiday known as Midsummer Day. It’s an ancient day that many people still enjoy because summer calls for celebration! In mid-June, school is out, and nature has burst into life. It seems like the Sun never sets.

  8. nordictimes.com › culture › midsummer-a-celebration-of-lifeMidsummer – a celebration of life, love and magic

    Jun 21, 2024 · Midsummer is an ancient nordic tradition that is still very much alive today, particularly in Sweden. Throughout history, there has been a perception that this time of year holds a special kind of magic, that the veil to the supraphysical world is thinner than at other times of the year.

  9. www.history.com › topics › natural-disasters-and-environmentSummer Solstice - Date, Definition & Rituals | HISTORY

    Aug 10, 2017 · Summer solstice is the longest day of the year and the start of astronomical summer. Learn about its origins, traditions and significance in different cultures and religions, such as Midsummer in Northern Europe.