Swedish Midsommer Photo 1

Swedish Midsommer

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June 23rd 2009
We just celebrated the Swedish Midsommer. They celebrate the longest day of the year in full fashion. The nearest Friday to Summer Solstice is a Holiday and most people have a three day weekend. The celebrating starts on Thursday after work. There is lots of May Poles and Flower wreaths. Lots of eating and drinking happens the whole weekend. We had a great time. We started by going to a castle ... read more

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A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substant... ... read more