Summer solstice traditions

Litha, known as Summer Solstice, occurs between June 19th to 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere and around December 19th to 22nd in the Southern Hemisphere. This time throughout history has been a reason for celebration, receiving blessings and honoring the divine. What is the meaning of Litha? Litha or the Summer Solstice marks the time...

From Sweden’s Midsummer to rites that go back to Ancient Greece, the summer solstice celebrates the longest day of the year and the romance that comes with it. Learn about solstice traditions around the world.

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Need summer solstice party activities or an easy summer solstice dinner party menu? You'll find fun party ideas it in this summer party guide for midsummer celebrations!

Solstice Ceremonies: Traditions and Rituals to Reconnect With the longest day of the year in the summer, and the shortest in the winter, solstices have been momentous occasions in many cultures across the world. These natural phenomena, marking a shift in the earth’s orbit and our relationship to the sun, have long been the motivation behind various time-honored traditions and rituals, with […] The post Solstice Ceremonies: Traditions and Rituals to Reconnect appeared first on Witchcraft…

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Slavic celebrations of summer solstice in Poland. Photography by Paweł Rotmański for the “Powiśle” Ensemble.

On the 30th of April practically everyone in Slovenia is celebrating and in almost every village or hill there is a large bonfire set up in order to celebrate this amazing cultural heritage called “kresovanje” that has roots in pagan traditions. Nowadays the idea is mainly to party and socialize, like usually is with the traditions that are still kept alive. In the past the ceremonies were much more mystical with deeper meaning for society as was this tradition, which was part of the cult of…

☀️ Light the bonfires! It's #Midsommar! ☀️ Today, Vikings and those who love their traditions celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Want to dive deeper into the history and traditions of Midsommar? Head over to our blog for a fascinating exploration! https://fallenstar.us/blogs/norse-sagas/summer-solstice-june-20-21-mostly-midsommar ➡️ Midsommar is a time for: -Abundant harvests and feasting -Joyful dances around the maypole -Connecting with the power of nature -How ...

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In honour of the summer solstice we revisit the time we showcased the new fabric collections in pagan and English folk costumes

The Summer Solstice is a sacred time, commemorated by our ancestors through fire and ceremony, honoring the Sun as it peaks high in the sky and stretches the day into the longest of the year. It’s often said to be a time of new beginnings; with the changing of the seasons, we say goodbye to a long, stagnant period of self-reflection and welcome the fiery energy of the Sun to propel us forward. This very physical changing of the seasons is a powerful time to manifest spiritual…

Festival of Mermaids, Belarus

Discover magical ways to celebrate Litha, the Summer Solstice, with rituals that honor the sun’s peak energy. Learn how to create bonfires, perform sun blessings, and practice spellwork that aligns with nature’s power. Embrace the warmth and abundance of this vibrant season with enchanting traditions. #LithaCelebration #SummerSolstice #Wicca #PaganRituals #Witchcraft #LithaRituals #NatureMagic #Sabbats #Esbats #Litha #WitchyMagicks