Midsummer's Eve in Sweden occurs on the 25^th of June, which normally is the beginning of the summer rather than the middle. The nights around Midsummer's Eve are the shortest nights of the whole year, and in some northern parts of Sweden the sun never sets for a period of a few weeks.

Swedes have particular traditions to celebrate Midsummer's Eve. They rise a pole, dressed in leaves and wild flowers, and then dance around it while singing special Midsummer's songs. The most popular song is about a few small frogs...

There are also special kinds of food associated with the holiday, potatoes and herrings are a definite must on this evening, not to mention the "snaps", which is taken in combination with special "snaps songs".