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The summer solstice, which falls around June 20-21 in the Northern Hemisphere, has been commemorated by various cultures throughout history. Here are some typical traditions and customs associated with this event:

Fireworks and Fire Festivals.

Europe: Lighting bonfires is a popular tradition, particularly in Sweden, Denmark, and Latvia. These fires are thought to repel evil spirits and bring good fortune.
Spain: The Feast of St. John (Noche de San Juan) is celebrated with large bonfires on the beaches, which people frequently jump over for good luck.

Midsummer Festivals

Sweden: Midsummer (Midsommar) is a major celebration that includes dancing around a maypole, singing traditional songs, and feasting with family and friends.

Finland celebrates Juhannus with bonfires, saunas, and time spent at summer cottages.
Flower garlands and Nature Celebrations

Eastern Europe: In countries such as Ukraine and Russia, people make flower garlands and wreaths, which are frequently worn on the head or used in rituals.
Rasa, also known as Joninės, is a Lithuanian tradition of picking flowers and herbs for their magical properties on this night.

Sun Worship and Spiritual Ceremonies
People gather at Stonehenge to watch the sunrise as it aligns with the stones. Druids, pagans, and other groups perform ceremonies to honor the sun and the Earth.

Indigenous Cultures: Many Native American tribes have solstice traditions, such as the Lakota Sundance and the Zuni and Hopi sun ceremonies.

Music and Dancing
Ireland: Solstice celebrations include music and dancing, which frequently incorporate traditional instruments and folk dances.

Brazil celebrates Festas Juninas with traditional music, dance, and food in honor of St. John and the solstice.

Feasts and Special Foods
Greece: The Klidonas festival features feasting and a variety of rituals, including the burning of May 

Day wreaths.
China celebrates the summer solstice by eating wheat noodles, as it is a time of transition and balance.

Wellness and Renewal
Italy: In some parts of Italy, people bathe in rivers or springs on the solstice, believing the water to be healing.

Poland's Wianki festival involves floating wreaths on water and occasionally jumping into rivers for purification.

Agriculture and Harvest Celebrations.

Egypt: The summer solstice signaled the beginning of the Nile flooding season, which was critical to agriculture. Celebrations and rituals were held to commemorate this occasion.
These traditions vary greatly but frequently feature themes of fire, water, nature, and community, reflecting the significance of the summer solstice in various cultures around the world.