Midsummer

Johannisnacht - Midsummer Night
Describes the history of the Summer solstice.
http://www.serve.com/shea/germusa/midsumm.htm

KIDPROJ MCC: Midsommar/Midsummer - Sweden
Children tell how the holiday is celebrated in Sweden. Includes photos.
http://www.kidlink.org/KIDPROJ/MCC/mcc0397.html

Midsummer in Finland
Explores how the holiday is celebrated in Finland.
http://virtual.finland.fi/finfo/english/juhannus.html

The Summer Solstice
A scientific explanation of the summer solstice. Includes diagram that shows how the sun moves. Part of the Windows of the Universe series.
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/the_universe/uts/summer.html

Summer Solstice -- from Eric Weisstein's Treasure Trove of Astronomy
A scientific view of the annual phenomenon.
http://www.treasure-troves.com/astro/SummerSolstice.html

The Summer Solstice - from FamilyEducation.com
Quizzes, activities, and information to teach families about the Summer Solstice.
http://familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,1-7122,00.html

Summer Solstice Celebrations
Examines how various religious groups view the summer solstice and how they choose to celebrate it.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/summer_solstice.htm

Summer Solstice Lesson Ideas from Teachnet.Com
A brief overview of the holiday, along with ideas for celebrating it in the classroom.
http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/seasonal/solstice061899.html