How did the Old Norse Celebrate Summer Solstice?

Using a reconstructed calendar to look at the pagan midsummer celebration.

Intro to different views on the norse pagan calendar

[Rykliukas]

We here in the Baltic states, your northern brothers also are celebrating Summer Solstice and other pagan feasts as well.

[rbkstrm]

Vafan. Den håller på att dö ut här också. Jag ska fira Frejas midsommar på fredag. Första gången sen jag var barn. Enkelt

[jpeg]

It's the solstice tonight. I'm currently sat by the fire, next to the water.
Thank you for your video. I hope you're enjoying this solstice too.

[Lunarmom]

Thank you for this video! I shared it with my family..our ancestry is mainly from Denmark and we celebrate this wonderful holiday here on the West Coast, US. ☀️🌻🌿🌊💚Happy Summer Solstice💚

[deathmetalchili]

Dude. Just stumbled upon your channel recently. Absolutely love it. Thank you, for sharing your knowledge. Totally hooked on it.
Hahaha

Have a great day!

[AntonSlavik]

Ireland still observes the Solstice in tiny pockets of "alternative" folk. Somewhere every year there's at least one rave in the forest and most people have no idea why they're there on that day. Those who know, know to keep the fire lit until the sunrise. I tried to observe it this year with some friends, but the land I have access to was unavailable to me. I feel deprived in this modern world.

[rickw.]

Very satisfying. This answers several of my questions about the quirkiness of the calendar, holidays & the earth’s movement. We all know something is not quite right - but maybe don’t know exactly why? Live & learn!

[rbkstrm]

But yo.. why the rave music and why is it as loud as your voice? Harder to hear you with it.
Can you maybe remove that song and it would be easier to hear and understand you? Your message kinda disappear due to it.
Well, you Norwegians are the crazy little brother after all..

[nicolemcmillen]

The music takes away from your knowledge. It's two different stimulating sources, the techno beats, and trying to take in your message.

[dr.ofdragonstudies]

I started celebrating Summer Solstice long before knowing anything about paganism. I just wanted to party, but now days I understand it means so much more than that.

[Ravynwulf]

The tall bonfire that starts at the 5:52 mark has a “Mjolnir of Fire” at the very top of it! Its very clear and easy to see, I wonder if any of those many celebrants happened to see it too??

[ombi.]

Great video, thank you for your knowledge. Happy midsommer

[StewartPollard-fcim]

Thank you really enjoyed it it was interesting and knowledgeable

[kenolson]

Cool. My wife and I married 09/13/1985, a Friday.

[tyler-josephhodges]

What is your opinion on the YouTube channel sakro sawel.

[madscientist]

Most cultures as they rise, appropriate customs/ideas from earlier times. The whole 'christian' thing is the major reason I much prefer the culture and beliefs of my Norse ancestors.

[scotteric]

Many of these things are still done freely in parts of Russia, Lithuania, and Poland as well! The Rodnovian versions of course.

[nutrientdensepermaculture]

Yes, celebrate! Let us propagate the culture and religion of our ancestors! Skol!!!!

[EniShehu]

We still celebrate this festival massively in my country as well. We light bonfires and jump over them, and wear red threads on our wrists etc. It's a national pagan holiday.
And the celebration starts late at night on the 13th of march and lasts a few days.

[hoglump-orcbutler]

Spoilers: they celebrated mit der techno *bass drops*