midsommar

midsommar (midsummer) is celebrated in many parts of the world as the longest day of the year.  in northern parts of sweden, as i learned on my most recent trip to IKEA, the sun actually never sets and there is daylight both night and day.

the eve of this festival is an eating and drinking fest, usually featuring herring, sour cream with fresh chives and broiled fresh potatoes with dill. 

as we approach summer solstice june 21 and the first day of summer, what midsommar celebration ideas do you have?