On Jāņi, midsummer

On Jāņi, midsummer

Update: 2023-06-17
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Midsummer is the biggest annual celebration in Latvia. Bigger than Christmas or Easter. As with many Latvian traditions, it is pagan in origin. It involves oak leaf or flower garlands, a special cheese, plenty of beer, fire and singing, and witches! I’ll tell you about the origins of this celebration. I’ll share my experience of participating in Jāņi. An Englishman’s guide on how to enjoy Jāņi.


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On Jāņi, midsummer

On Jāņi, midsummer

Alan Anstead