Midsummer Day is this year on June 22, 2024
Midsommardagen, or Midsummer Day, is a public holiday that occurs the day after Midsummer's Eve in Sweden. It is a day that continues the celebration of midsummer time and is a time for relaxation and recovery after the festivities that took place on Midsummer's Eve.
The background of Midsommardagen lies in the traditional Midsummer festival and the Christian tradition. It is a day when people gather with family and friends to continue enjoying the summer and the bright weather.
On Midsommardagen, one can take it easy and enjoy outdoor activities such as nature walks, picnics, or simply relaxing in the garden. Many people also take the opportunity to visit relatives or friends they didn't see on Midsummer's Eve.
It is common to eat leftovers from the festivities of Midsummer's Eve and continue to enjoy traditional dishes like herring, new potatoes, and strawberries.
Midsommardagen is a time to recuperate and reflect on the joy and togetherness that Midsummer's Eve brought. It is also a day when people make the most of the bright and beautiful summer weather in Sweden.