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Make It a Party: Summer Solstice Longer days and a return to warm weather provide the perfect excuse to host an outdoor cocktail party . Why not take it a step further and celebrate the summer solstice with a fun nod to tradition? A millennia-old, pagan-originated custom, “Midsommar Eve,” marks the start of summer and the longest day of the year — as well as one of the biggest holidays of the year in Scandinavia. The day is traditionally celebrated with copious amounts of herring, vodka, aquavit shots, raucous singing, and a dance around a maypole. Channel your own inner Swede and host a gathering with our inspired, upscale take on the tradition: A Warm Welcome When —  Host on a weekend evening as close to June 21 as possible. It’s a good idea to schedule a rain date or consider renting a tent in case of summer showers. Guests —  Invite friends to join you in their summer cocktail best to celebrate the start of the season. Just for fun, explain the significance of the holiday in you...