Today is St John’s Eve/ Midsummer Eve, which Welsh folklore tells us is an important occasion for supernatural dogs:
"The Cŵn Annwn went in procession through the lonely lanes and byways of Wales guided by their master, a dark gigantic figure w/ a horn around his neck"
#Midsummer https://t.co/SWYCoFawnM
The eve before 24th June (St. John’s Day) bonfires were lit to keep witches and evil spirits at bay during the #Midsummer festivities. It was said that if you looked at the fire through a Delphinium flower then threw it into the flames your eyes would stay healthy all year round! https://t.co/hGKR6i0ugs
Today is Midsummer’s Eve in Sweden, a major holiday when the day is as long as it gets. We like to celebrate by dancing around the Midsummer maypole, with flower wreaths in our hair and singing traditional songs! The day might end with dinner and then strawberry cake. https://t.co/BbmvbQ3LD8
— Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (@SweMFA) June 23, 2023
Today is #Midsummer eve & tho I don’t celebrate, there’s one tradition I cling to: placing 7 kinds of flowers under my pillow, ensuring that I’ll dream of my future husband. Wish me luck, previous years have been unsuccessful but I feel this might be the year… #ShabbatShalom ❤️ https://t.co/v72SgHOIzq
— Annika H Rothstein (@truthandfiction) June 23, 2023
The Midsummer eve has dawned rainy, but rather warm, +17.1°C. It's nice to listen to the rain drops dancing on the roof. Early afternoon we'll head to the bowling alley with the kids. The sauna bath has to wait till the evening. Wishing you all a beautiful Friday! https://t.co/0NtFTPYd6X