Posted on June 21, 2021
This is an update of my post published on June 21, 2010:
First Day of Summer—Northern Hemisphere
In the north, this is the longest day of the year. It used to be called Midsummer Day, and ancient European celebrations centered around fire: bonfires lit in rings and parades with torches.
There are also a certain number of ribbon-and-flower decorated poles or wreaths!
White Nights Festival – Russia
Centered on the city of St. Petersburg (AKA Petrograd, Leningrad, and Piter), this is a several-month-long arts festival that features classical opera, ballet, and music performances and other events.
The Festival is called “White Nights” because it is held in midsummer, when the sun barely sets and the skies hardly darken. The most popular event is called Scarlet Sails. This fireworks production celebrates the end of the school year in June. Enjoy!
Also on this date:
World Music Day
National Aboriginal Day in Canada
Atheist Solidarity Day
La Fête de la Musique in France
World Giraffe Day
Go Skateboarding Day
Plan ahead:
Check out my Pinterest boards for:
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June holidays
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June birthdays
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Historical anniversaries in June
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July holidays
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July birthdays
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Historical anniversaries in July