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Northern Europe
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In Northern European culture, the Midsummer solstice is celebrated with bonfires, dancing, and marking the longest and shortest days of the year.
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Ancient Druids in Celtic regions
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Ancient Druids in Celtic regions celebrated solstices with ancient rituals and ceremonies at sacred sites.
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Ancient Rome
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Ancient Romans celebrated solstices with theatrical performances and grand processions.
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Central Asia
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Solstices are not traditionally celebrated in Central Asia due to cultural or religious reasons.
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China
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In China, solstices are celebrated with family gatherings and offering ceremonies.
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Greece
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In Greece, the solstice is celebrated with theatrical performances and grand processions.
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India
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In India, solstices are celebrated with religious rituals and prayers.
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Indigenous cultures in North America
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Indigenous cultures in North America celebrate solstices with traditional ceremonies and feasting.
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Middle East
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Solstice celebrations are not traditionally practiced in Middle Eastern culture due to cultural or religious reasons.
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Neopagan communities
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Neopagan communities place significance on celebrating summer and winter solstices as important spiritual events.
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New Zealand
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In New Zealand, the solstice is celebrated with cultural dance performances and feasts.
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Pacific Islands
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Solstices are celebrated in the Pacific Islands with cultural dance performances and feasts.
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Scandinavia
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In Scandinavia, the Midsummer solstice is celebrated with bonfires and dancing.
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South America
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South American culture celebrates the winter solstice with music and outdoor festivals.
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Vietnam
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In Vietnam, solstices are celebrated by gathering with family and performing offering ceremonies.
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Western mainstream culture
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In Western mainstream culture, the summer and winter solstices are not widely celebrated as spiritual events.
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