Swedish midsummer

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a large group of people standing on top of a lush green field under a blue sky

Små grodorna (little frogs) is one of the most popular songs during midsummer in Sweden. Swedes love it! Everyone, old and young, unite around the midsummer pole to dance in circles, pretending to be little ... Read more

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there is a cake with strawberries on the top and flowers around it, along with other desserts

My recipe for Swedish Midsummer Cake with Berries and Cream is the perfect cake to make during the soft fruit season. Light and airy, this is a layer cake that is filled with pillows of whipped Chantilly cream and ripe summer berries, both in the layers and on top of the cake too. Make this cake for any special summer occasion, or "just because", and be sure to serve it with a cuppa.

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a group of people dancing around a cross made out of vines and leaves in a field

Today is Midsommar in Sweden, which means Dancing, Fun, Flowers, Friends and Food! Traditionally this is the day to celebrate the summer solstice. My friend Gunn says that it is thought that the water from the springs could bring good health and herbs picked at midsummer were highly potent... sound great to me! I also think that it is a day to celebrate the harvest, dance around the Maypole (to ensure a good harvest), pick summer flowers (more on that below) and have lots of fun with friends…

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