How Latvians celebrate Midsummer?

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Midsummer feast in Latvia

I can't even express how much I love the Midsummer feast as it's one of my most favorite holidays of the year! The time on these two days went by so fast and I kind of wish that I could have spent at least another week at the countryside. On Friday the weather was absolutely perfect and while we were picking flowers in the meadow, I even managed to slightly sunburn my cheeks and my nose. The evening was quite chilly and sun was quick to hide under those big grey clouds, therefore, I wasn't able to capture the gorgeous Midsummer golden hour like last year. As per usual I spent these holidays with my closest family and boyfriend at my grandparents countryside in Tārgale, near Ventspils. And as per usual we created Midsummer flower crowns, I made mine from bedstraw, rye, jasmine, peony and daisies. The boys had the traditional oak tree leave wreaths. And, of course, Aurelia also had a little flower crown since it was her first Midsummer feast and I cannot even express how happy she was to be at the countryside, with so many people and so much food around 😊 Do you celebrate Midsummer feast / Summer Solstice in your country?
Midsummer feast in Latvia
Midsummer feast in Latvia

Aurelia

Midsummer feast in Latvia
Midsummer feast in Latvia
My niece
Midsummer feast in Latvia

With my boyfriend @divilati
Midsummer feast in Latvia
Midsummer feast in Latvia
Midsummer feast in Latvia
How adorable are my grandparents? 😍
Midsummer feast in Latvia
Midsummer feast in Latvia
Midsummer feast in Latvia
With mum and cousin
Midsummer feast in Latvia
Midsummer feast in Latvia
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