Midsummer Festival is an important festival and also one of the national holidays in Finland. People celebrate Midsummer eve at Kaivopuisto Park in Helsinki, Finland, June 24, 2022.

Midsummer Day in Finland takes place on the Saturday between 19 and 26 June. During the summer solstice, the northern hemisphere of the Earth is tilted towards the sun. As a result, the sun does not ...

In 2023, the World Happiness Report named Finland the happiest country in the world. Finns are known for their love of nature, saunas, and coffee. But some of their customs might surprise Americans.

Celebrate Midsummer with Finnish Juhannus festival Tracey Gibbons entertains during the 2022 Juhannus celebration at Sampo Beach, Saginaw. This year's festival is Saturday.

June under the theme “Pride without Borders,” featuring over 200 events, including the main parade with an accessible tram, and a free Park Festival in Kaivopuisto.

The traditional Finnish Juhannus, or Midsummer celebration, includes large "Midsummer bonfires" known as "Juhannuskokko." Hancock, Mich., will host its first Juhannus Summer Solistice Celebration ...

The Northland Finlandia Foundation has a Finnish Midsummer festival planned. It’s both family friendly and free. You don’t need to be Finnish to enjoy the event.

HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - A new event celebrating Finnish heritage is coming to the Copper Country this summer. Visit Keweenaw, the city of Hancock and the Finnish Long Drink are teaming up to host ...