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Midsummer

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A scientific view of the annual phenomenon.
http://www.treasure-troves.com/astro/SummerSolstice.html

Children tell how the holiday is celebrated in Sweden. Includes photos.
http://www.kidlink.org/KIDPROJ/MCC/mcc0397.html

Quizzes, activities, and information to teach families about the Summer Solstice.
http://familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,1-7122,00.html

Brief overview of the history and customs related to Midsumme.
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/conker...conkers-and-ghosts/midsummer.htm

Explores how the holiday is celebrated in Finland.
http://virtual.finland.fi/finfo/english/juhannus.html

Examines how various religious groups view the summer solstice and how they choose to celebrate it.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/summer_solstice.htm

A brief overview of the holiday, along with ideas for celebrating it in the classroom.
http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/seasonal/solstice061899.html

Describes the history of the Summer solstice.
http://www.serve.com/shea/germusa/midsumm.htm

A scientific explanation of the summer solstice. Includes diagram that shows how the sun moves. Part of the Windows of the Universe series.
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour...nk=/the_universe/uts/summer.html