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Álfablót. The álfablót (or the Elven sacrifice) is a pagan Scandinavian sacrifice to the elves towards the end of autumn, when the crops had been harvested and the animals were most fat. [1] Unlike the great blóts at Uppsala and Mære, the álfablót was a local celebration at the homesteads that was mainly administered by the woman of the ...
Summer solstice (Midsommarblot) Devoted principally to Freyr, Freyja but also to Sól and light elves. [15] Early August: Sensommarblot (Late-Summer blót) Devoted principally to Thor and Sif. [15] Autumn equinox: Höstblot (Autumn blót) Devoted to a range of beings including Skaði, Ullr, Freyr and Frigg. [15] October - November: Alvablot
A float in the 2009 parade. Originating as a birthday celebration, Santa Barbara, California's Summer Solstice Parade began in 1974. This parade was created by Michael Gonzalez, a Santa Barbara resident and a mime and artist. [1] The parade is the largest single-day event in Santa Barbara County, [2] attracting crowds of 100,000 people or more.
This year, the summer solstice begins on June 20, 2024, in the Northern Hemisphere. However, it’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where June 20, 2024, actually marks their shortest day ...
1998 Parade Video from the 2019 parade. The Mermaid Parade traditionally takes place on the Saturday closest to the summer solstice, June 21, regardless of weather.Its intent is to celebrate self-expression, boost pride in Coney Island, and give New York artists a place to display their artwork.
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Cyclists before the parade, 2012. Hauling a float, 2019. The Fremont Solstice Parade is an annual event that occurs each June in Seattle, Washington. The Parade was founded by Barbara Luecke and Peter Toms in 1989. Luecke and Toms were inspired by the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade and Celebration. [1] The Parade quickly grew to include ...
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — The summer solstice is happening this week, marking the longest day of the year and the official start of astronomical summer. The summer solstice officially happens on ...