Communities across Europe celebrate the summer solstice on or near June 24 with bonfires, music, and floral traditions.
Historical sites like Stonehenge and Newgrange were specifically constructed to align with solstice solar cycles over 5,000 years ago.
Rituals such as jumping over bonfires were traditionally believed to promote love, fertility, and successful future harvests.
The festival reflects a blend of ancient pagan roots, Christian observances, and modern-day secular cultural identity.