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Midsummer, the longest day of the year marking the middle of summer time (aka the Summer solstice) is a holiday in Sweden. A lot of people go to their summer houses, or to some nature-y place with their friends and families. There is often a big pole, decorated with flowers and leaves that people dance around and sing songs. The pole was originally a symbol of fertility. The most famous song is Små Grodorna, which is about small frogs. It's also an excuse to have a picnic and, of course, to drink! Often there's a bonfire at night, too. The summer is usually short in Sweden, so it's really nice to be outdoors, celebrating with your friends on midsummer day. It's one of the nicest holidays in Sweden!