Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Every year around the summer solstice, Swedes gather to ...

The sun never sets on Midsummer’s night in Sweden, ushering in 24 hours of unique festivities that blur the line between past and present. Ksenia Prints is a food writer, blogger, photographer and ...

The holiday celebrates the return of light after the long, dark Nordic winter. Here’s how to take part in Sweden, or wherever you are. By Ingrid K. Williams See more of our coverage in your search ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “You don’t normally have hot food at Midsummer: it’s about potatoes and herring,” says Malin, co-host of the Midsummer celebration ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A traditional Midsummer pole collapsed during celebrations in Sweden after it failed to secure properly while being raised.Video ...

Perhaps you’ve seen the viral YouTube clip of the Hollywood actress Alicia Vikander explaining to talk show host Jimmy Kimmel what Swedish Midsummer is all about (she even taught him the classic “frog ...

In 2019, most of the world were terrified of Swedish midsummer celebrations after the highly acclaimed horror film Midsommar was released. While some parts of the film were accurate, such as the never ...

Back in 2019, audiences worldwide found themselves unnerved by Swedish midsummer traditions following the release of the critically praised horror movie Midsommar. Although certain elements of the ...

The Swedish celebration of summer and the season of fertility is marked with a huge smorgasbord, maypole dancing and partying late into the night. “You don’t normally have hot food at Midsummer: it’s ...

On a Friday between June 19 and 25, when the Swedish sun remains in the sky for a full 24 hours, Swedes make their way toward the gardens, forests, and beaches of the countryside. There, around a ...