Bonfires, Maypoles and a saint’s day: How Europe celebrates the longest day of the year
People wear traditional clothes as they celebrate St. John's Day and the summer solstice in Kernave, Lithuania, on June 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)
(The Conversation) — Midsummer celebrations throughout Europe coincide with the solstice. Many blend pre-Christian and Christian traditions.
