Usually we go somewhere to countryside, Tallinn is almost ghost town at that time. We make bonfire and barbecue, usually also sauna. We sing and some even dance but for sure we drink a lot of beer and have nice time with our friends.
There are also many ancient rituals involved. We jump over the bonfire - this gonna bring you good luck and wealth. We go to sauna - this brings you good health. Unmarried woman picks 7 different flowers, places them under her pillow to dream of her future husband. people taking a walk at midnight to find mythical "fern in bloom" , which shall give power, prosperity, extraordinary abilities etc.
Usually I spend my Midsummer day on Muhu island with group of friends. This year I felt a bit lazy and decided to stay home and join one my friend and her friends close to Tallinn. I was cycling in the morning through the town and I bet 90% of people were gone, only some tourists walked around and few locals.
Weather was absolutely great - perfectly sunny all day and no rain which is unusual during that day. We made a bonfire, ate a lot and I also jumped over the fire. No seven flowers this year, no sauna.... Lets see what new year will bring me:)
Daylight at midnight
Jump..looks magical but yes, i`m there!
Our bonfire in the forest:
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