The Midsummer was historically celebrated at the time of the summer solstice (which was this year on Tuesday the 21st June). Nowadays it is fixed on a Friday-Saturday close to this moment. This is the most important "pagan" celebration time in Finland (along with the 1st of May).
If you need more information, please consult the great Google or take a look for example at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer. Antti-Pekka ________________________________________ Antti-Pekka Virjonen Estera Oy Turku www.estera.fi www.computec.fi > -----Original Message----- > From: danilo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 12:59 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Happy Midsummer! > > midsummer? > what's that? > Here in Italy it's just the second day of the summar, today! > Maybe in Finland it's the middle of the summer today? > > ciao > Danilo.
