Jumping over the fire

It’s a funny entertainment form for the youngsters. But of course it can be done when some of the wood has already burnt. Jumping over the fire is seen as a way of guaranteeing prosperity and avoiding bad luck. Nowadays it’s more of a game to show your courage and strength.

Making and wearing wreaths of flowers

As the midsummer celebrations are mostly held on fields, girls have a chance to collect different field flowers and making wreaths of them.

A search for the mystical fern blossom

There is a tale, that fern blooms only at the night of Midsummer and whoever finds it, will supposedly be happy, healthy and rich for the rest of their life. It’s also said that the person also gains the ability to understand animals. A search for the fern bloom gave couples an excuse to get lost in the woods for a long time. Actually ferns never bloom:D.

Flowers,7 gardens and 7 fences

Want to see who your future spouse will be? All you have to do is pick 7 flowers from 7 gardens and climb over 7 fences. Then make a bouquet of those flowers and put it under your pillow when you sleep. This way you can see your future spouse in your dreams. I remember searching for different flowers when I was little and hoping to see Prince Charming in my dreams, but I never did. Still can’t figure out what I did wrong.

Dancing & singing

Estonians always say that we are dance and song nation. Most of the Estonian villages and towns celebrate the Midsummer, with a gathering, where different folk groups sing and dance. Also there are a lot of pop concerts held for the honour of Jaanipäev.

Both old and young wait for the Jaanipäev and celebrate it with joy. It’s one of the most beloved holidays in my little country.