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Bonfires, Maypoles and a saint’s day: How Europe celebrates the longest day of the year

Midsummer celebrations throughout Europe coincide with the solstice. Many blend pre-Christian and Christian traditions.

17.06.2026 10

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Thomas A. Dubois

An epic border: Finland’s poetic masterpiece, the Kalevala, has roots in 2 cultures and 2 countries

The Kalevala, a poetic epic filled with myth, reflects the shared roots between Finnish and Karelian cultures.

04.02.2026 20

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Thomas A. Dubois

Scandinavia has its own dark history of assimilating Indigenous people, and churches played a role – but are apologizing

Amid national truth and reconciliation processes, Scandinavian churches are taking stock of their past policies toward the Sámi people.

27.06.2025 20

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Thomas A. Dubois