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TRADISJON: Etter kirkelig tradisjon brenner man sankthansbål for å minnes at døperen Johannes' ben ble brent av ikke troende. Foto: Scanpix

The sun constantly light flickers through the air and brighten up long nights The summer carnations were Gods flower for the Greeks They bloom earlier than most other species A delight to the eye throughout the summer Midsummer night - Midsummer Celebration 23rd and 24th June A dear child has many names it is said, and Midsummer night is no exception Across Norway celebrated it with large fires Some placed a rag doll on top of the fire The witches burnt this night Dance, music, porridge and flower garlands with carnations Barbeque, Norwegian strawberries and fireworks all night If a young girl picks seven or nine various mode herbs that night, and put them under the pillow, she would dream of her future husband - 03.06.2016 - Sun :) - A-L Andresen :) - Copyright © All Rights Reserved

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Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 9/3/2016 2:37:00 PM

Beautiful Free Verse Anne- Lise!Beautifully painted June piece, dear friend.Just awesome!A 7!Sending you my love n' prayers.Best to you too!Wishing you a very lovely weekend! In his light God bless you always always!:)Hugs!D

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/7/2016 7:57:00 AM

- Thank you for friendly visits a 7 and lovely comments, Dorian :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judy Ball

Date: 6/9/2016 6:18:00 AM

I love this Anne-Lise. Beautifully written and so informative. I love Carnations my favorites being red and blue ones. Never knew about the doll on the pyre though. A fine piece my friend. A seven from me. God Bless, JB

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 6/9/2016 6:58:00 AM

- Thank you for friendly visits a 7 and lovely comments, Judy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath

Date: 6/8/2016 1:48:00 PM

Nice way to find husband. A beautiful poem of carnations of June beautifully expressed. Let us enjoy from distance. A 7 sure. Loved always my lovely lovely friend, bl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 6/9/2016 5:11:00 AM

- Thank you for friendly visits a 7 and lovely comments, Bl :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 6/7/2016 7:52:00 AM

Enjoy dropping by your lovely poems..........A.M.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 6/7/2016 8:01:00 AM

- Thanks for friendly visits and lovely comments, Afolabi - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Frederic Parker

Date: 6/6/2016 6:53:00 PM

it's nice to hear of your celebrations, do the herbs bring the dream or is it the fragrance of the herbs that bring the dream?

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 6/7/2016 8:00:00 AM

- I would imagine .... the herbs that bring the dream :) - Thanks for friendly visits and lovely comments, Frederic - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray

Date: 6/6/2016 5:05:00 PM

I have mixed feeling about midsummer, because our lovely long evening light will then begin to fade. But this poem makes me look forward to that wonderful festival Anne-Lise. Beautiful.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 6/7/2016 8:01:00 AM

- Thanks for friendly visits and lovely comments, Jean :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/6/2016 1:11:00 PM

i love rituals and this beautiful ceremony lights up your glitening piece, anne.. happy day with huggs.. got sooo busy!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 6/6/2016 1:22:00 PM

- Relax !!!!! - Thanks for friendly visits and lovely comments, Nette - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/5/2016 2:34:00 PM

I really love your Solstice entry Anne-Lise. Traditions live on and on and I loved learning how this day is celebrated in Norway. This poem has winner written all over it! How are those burned fingers? I hope you feel better real soon. I said a prayer for you. #7 Blessings, Connie ; )

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 6/5/2016 3:04:00 PM

- Connie, thanks for friendly visits a 7 and lovely comments :) - Glad you enjoy it :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/4/2016 8:12:00 AM

After a long winter and a lot of snow Norwegians deserve to celebrate in style! Here in Greece also girls put things under their pillow to see whom they are going to marry! I enjoyed your poem dearest, Anne-Lise! Was a joy to read!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 6/5/2016 11:32:00 AM

- I am delighted you liked the poem, Demetrios :) - You are always so supportive of my poetry, I thank you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Len Gasun

Date: 6/4/2016 8:10:00 AM

A very beautiful and informative poem my dear friend, Anne Lise! I enjoyed immensely the read and I like what you've mentioned at the end:)). Thank you so much for sharing this superb poem A 7 and your wonderful folklore. A blessed weekend! Sending hugs and kisses, GL

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 6/5/2016 11:34:00 AM

- Leonora, thanks for friendly visits a 7 and lovely comments :) - Glad you enjoy it :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/3/2016 9:17:00 PM

yes, these are so cool, all these traditions and rituals. I read of them too. Nice and informational poem you did.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 6/5/2016 11:32:00 AM

- Glad you enjoy it, Andrea :) - Thanks for friendly visits and lovely comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

Date: 6/3/2016 5:04:00 PM

Thank you for bringing your customs to life with your delightful poem - I learn something new here everyday. Hope the sunny weather continues as summer is officially here now June has arrived:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 6/5/2016 11:31:00 AM

- I am delighted you liked the poem - You are always so supportive of my poetry, I thank you Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :)