People dance, visit friends and relatives all night. Ancient ritualistic dances were performed to drive away evil spirits and ensure a fertile land today the dances are just for fun. In Sweden Maypoles are erected and danced about. The branches from birch trees are used to build the structure, then it is covered with leaves and flowers. Traditions include girls collecting seven to nine different wildflowers and placing them under their pillows in hopes of dreaming of their future loves.
Boys use a copper coin.
In ancient days it was believe that on this one night ferns would blossom, only the true of heart would be able to find the rare fern flower. Dew was collected that gathered on the leaves and flowers on the Midsummer's night as it held magical healing properties. Witch Ladder's were built by tying feathers into a special braided cord while making several wishes. Midsummer was and is a popular time to wed under the midnight sun. An emphasis is put on dairy products and cows.