Northern Hemisphere Date: June 19-22
Southern Hemisphere Date: December 20-23
Litha (Midsummer) Summer Solstice
The longest day and the shortest night, this is the opposite of Yule (midwinter). Honor the sun; let the Holly king win the fight! The Oak king will die, but also we know he will be reborn. The necessary transformation in all things. The nights will grow longer from this day on, but we still have summer and light to come. Without the sun and the light that makes everything grow, we would not be alive. Everything is at its peak; nature is green and in full bloom. The sun is the most powerful around this time. Watch the sun go down and celebrate the shortest night outside; celebrate life!
Things to do
Dance, sing, and enjoy
- Make a wish; it is a magic time that can make wishes come true
- Spend time outside; enjoy the warmth of the sun
- Pick herbs; they are at their peak now
Fun facts
- All around the world, stone circles and monuments can be found where only at midsummer the light goes through certain stones, a sign that the celebration of this festival was important for a long time already.
- A very good time to renew your vows or get handfasted; even among muggles, you see this is the most popular time.
