Juhannus, keskikesän juhla

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This is midsummer at its best! Bonfire by the lake and a cup of coffee to keep you awake through the light night

a "savusauna" -- a smoke sauna. Smoke saunas have experienced great revival in recent years since they are considered superior by the connoisseurs. They are not, however, likely to replace all or even most of the regular saunas because more skill, effort and time (usually most of the day) are needed for the heating process.

Lohikeitto - Finnish Salmon Soup. It's delicious!

Midsummer flowers. The tradition is that you wear white and put a midsummer wreath made of different type of colored flowers in your hair and on the tables etc.

OMG- I would love to know the story behind this picture...how? and why?

Midsommar ...I spent my 21st birthday in Sweden. This reminds me of my birthday cake......

Finnish national flower "kielo" , Convallaria majalis

Finnish Baby in the Sauna ~ Lukijat valitsivat vuoden 2008 Kesäkuvakisan voittajaksi tämän iloisen otoksen.

The Midsummer Festival is the greatest summer Holiday in Finland. The Finns celebrate it from the heart, let themselves loose and welcome the...