Swedish Midsummer for Dummies

Swedish Midsummer -- a holiday devoted to eating, drinking, dancing and assorted pagan rituals. This is a guide to making the most of it.

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[Rasmus Fröding]

This video does not bring justice to how much drinking actually goes on on this day!

[Rockvelvetgrc]

Simple amazing, that's why i long love Sweden <3 !!!

[ZhangtheGreat]

Having been in Sweden during Midsummer, let me tell you: it does not take much to get caught up in the spirit of the holiday. When the Maypole went up and the songs began, I was already swept in despite not knowing a single word or a single step of those dances (just had to mimic everything on the spot) =D

[gina verdasco]

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[grisflyt]

Dancing around the pole is mostly a family and older people thing. Older kid's party with their friends. Other than that, it is as it has always been.

[GrandiosoOak]

dude you're doing it wrond potatoes and herring in the day and then you throw some meat on the grill in the evening

[specter0008]

I'm from Ukraine man =) not scared of that))

[kallmannkallmann]

well...you missed the "ervyone is drunk" part

[kallmannkallmann]

What you still awake after the cake? dam u drink to little

[classiclistener01]

Even Swedish-Americans, like myself, can certainly appreciate this - looks like a lot of fun!  Thank you for posting! :)

[specter0008]

I never had a pleasure of visiting Sweden, but all that i see seems so cute and lovely.. I want to visit this beautiful land and get to now it´s wonderful people! thank you and stay that cool forever!