Finnish Flag Day

Midsummer's Eve today is a national holiday in Finland. Midsummer is also a Finnish Flag Day. The flags are raised at 18.00 on Midsummer Eve and lowered at 21.00 on Midsummer evening tomorrow.
Midsummer's Eve traditions date back to pagan times, one of them the building of huge bonfires by the water. Close to midnight, the bonfires shall be ceremoniously lit. So after the meal we head to the sea to watch it.