By the old folk calendar, summer began on May Day and ends ...

A brief narration regarding Midsummer: By the old folk calendar, summer begins on Beltane and ends on Lughnasadh (August 1st). This puts the celebration of Midsummer right in the middle, making it ‘midsummer’. This is the longest day of the year, the height of the growing season, and the time the Sun God has reached his strength. ................
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