The Young Scandinavians Club Midsommar Party

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Just like in Scandinavia, the YSC leaves the Bay Area behind and heads up to its cabin at Clear Lake to celebrate Midsommar, understandably the biggest summer celebration of the year. Think Sandhamn or Smögen, on a somewhat smaller scale.

Enjoy traditional songs and dancing and let's not forget the over-the-top menu of herring, frikkadels, smörgåsbord, strawberry cake and much more.

In traditional times, young people pick bouquets of seven or nine different flowers and put them under their pillow in the hope of dreaming about their future spouse. In the past it was believed that herbs picked at Midsommar were highly potent, and water from springs could bring good health. Greenery placed over houses and barns were supposed to bring good fortune and health to people and livestock; this old tradition of decorating with greens continues, even though most don't take it seriously. Midsommar is one of the only pagan holidays that are still celebrated in Europe (if not the only). In Denmark and Norway it is referred to as the eve of Saint Hans while in Finland it's called Juhannus and generally celebrated around a large bonfire. Midsommar rivals Christmas as the most important holiday of the year. See you at the Lake!

This event is open to YSC members and their guests only.