Sankt Hans Aften Bonfire and Dance Performance
Friday, June 20, 7–10 pm
While all of the Scandinavian and Baltic countries celebrate the summer solstice, the way in which each recognize this event varies. In Denmark, the solstice is tied to the feast of Saint John the Baptist, known in Denmark as Sankt Hans (“Hans” being the diminutive for Johannes, or John) and celebrated by lighting a big bonfire.
Originally, the cause for celebration of midsummer arose from a pagan belief that in the period around the summer solstice nature would have reached a peak in the sense that humans, plants, soil, trees and even springs were filled with energy coming from the sun and that from this point on nature’s energy stores would deteriorate as the hours of daylight and sunshine gradually decreased.
On top of the bonfire we’ll put a straw witch. The story goes that when the witch is burnt, she flies to Bloksbjerg in Germany, which was through to be the location of a witch gathering.
- Food and beverages will be available
- Performance by the Southern New England Witch Dancers: https://www.instagram.com/southernnewenglandwitchdancers/
Event chairs: Hedyeh and Peter
Midsummer Celebration
Sunday, June 22, 1–4pm
Celebrate Midsummer with Ring Dance around the Maypole to traditional Swedish music by Wivan Sundman.
There will be Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Strawberries, Beverages, Fiskdamm etc for sale.
Fun for all ages.
Event Chairs: Marianne and Jennifer
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, September 2, 9 am–5 pm
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Christmas Market
Saturday, December 6, 10 am–3 pm