Summer solstice food ideas

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Today is Midsummer! The summer solstice is a big deal in Scandinavian countries, and I grew up celebrating it with my local Swedish Society. We'd have a big potluck, replete with Scandinavian goodies, in a local park, raise a giant maypole, and then sing and dance Swedish songs around it. My florist parents and I would do all the decorations for the maypole - a local guy would bring a huge harvest of poplar and cottonwood branches to serve as the greenery, and my dad would wire it all ont…

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Summer Solstice, also known as Midsummer or Estival Solstice, occurs when when one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt toward the Sun. This is a day to celebrate the sun at its full expression. The Sun is the life force of the Earth. We celebrate all of the provisions that the Sun graces us with. Here are some simple Summer Solstice activities, which can also be enjoyed all summer long!

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Then followed that beautiful season… Summer… Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape Lay as if newly created in all the freshness of childhood. ~Henry Wads…

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This year to celebrate the Summer Solstice, I hosted a dinner party and bonfire with my friends and neighbors. I am the only witch in my friend group, but everyone loves free food, companionship, and bonfires, right? Roughly 15 people attended and thankfully the majority of the food was eaten or taken on the road. We began the night by enjoying a delicious feast I prepared myself. Yes, I cooked all of the food. Menu: Cheese, Crackers, and Smoked Salmon Nonalcoholic Raspberry Mango Sangria…

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Summer Solstice Sun Tea Recipes | Herbal Academy | In celebration of the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, we have three delicious sun tea recipes for you to try!

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My Summer Solstice Sun Cookies are a delicious way to celebrate the longer days of sunshine in the summer. Made as a sugar cookie with a bright lemon curd center, these cookies will brighten your day. Save this recipe to Pinterest so you can revisit it summer after summer.

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This pretty raspberry pie was practically a staple at our house during the late summer. Our family had raspberry bushes, so we always have pie with fresh raspberry filling. —Emily Dennis, Hancock, Michigan

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☀️Celebrate the longest day of the year with these refreshing Summer Solstice Cocktail recipes! 🍹🍸 Whether you're hosting a party or just need a drink to cool off, these cocktails are a must-try! 🌞🍹 #SummerSolstice #CocktailRecipes #DrinkUp #RefreshingDrinks #SummerVibes #Cheers #PartyTime #HappyHour #Mixology #InstaDrinks #Drinkstagram

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From days drenched in sunshine to longer periods of daylight, summer brings its own kind of magic to the table. The summer solstice—or the longest day of the year—celebrates the sun, and we'll help you plan a showstopping summer solstice party. When planning a summer solstice celebration, consider the venue. From backyards to parks, opt for something outside. Since this day is about the sun, mix in lights or candles to your tablescape or create a custom playlist to get the vibe right…

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