Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Midsummer madness is upon us! đ This much-loved Swedish tradition is celebrated nationwide, by people of all ages.
The big day is Midsummer's Eve, which always falls on a Friday between 19 and 25 June. Let's take a closer some Midsummer customs!
đ± The Midsummer maypole â clad in leaves and flowers â is central to the celebrations. What it symbolises is debated. Due to its shape, some see it as a symbol of fertility. Others believe it has roots in Norse mythology, representing a link between the underworld, the earth and the heavens. Its function is clearer: we dance around it.
đž Flowers have an important role to play. We use them to decorate the maypole and wear flower wreaths on our heads.
đ„ł The Smorgasbord! Here's what a typical Swedish Midsummer feast normally includes:
Pickled herring, a fishy favourite
Boiled new potatoes, often served with fresh dill, sour cream and chives. Gravlax (cured salmon) â another fishy delicacy, which needs to be prepared one or two days before.
Crispbread and matured cheese.
Swedish meatballs, preferably homemade.
All things grilled!
For dessert? Strawberries in some form are a must!
Happy Midsummer!
Music: Scandinavian Folk 11 - Traditional/Epidemic Sound
Midsummer madness is upon us! đ This much-loved Swedish tradition is celebrated nationwide, by people of all ages.
The big day is Midsummer's Eve, which always falls on a Friday between 19 and 25 June. Let's take a closer some Midsummer customs!
đ± The Midsummer maypole â clad in leaves and flowers â is central to the celebrations. What it symbolises is debated. Due to its shape, some see it as a symbol of fertility. Others believe it has roots in Norse mythology, representing a link between the underworld, the earth and the heavens. Its function is clearer: we dance around it.
đž Flowers have an important role to play. We use them to decorate the maypole and wear flower wreaths on our heads.
đ„ł The Smorgasbord! Here's what a typical Swedish Midsummer feast normally includes:
Pickled herring, a fishy favourite
Boiled new potatoes, often served with fresh dill, sour cream and chives. Gravlax (cured salmon) â another fishy delicacy, which needs to be prepared one or two days before.
Crispbread and matured cheese.
Swedish meatballs, preferably homemade.
All things grilled!
For dessert? Strawberries in some form are a must!
Happy Midsummer!
Music: Scandinavian Folk 11 - Traditional/Epidemic Sound
