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14 Fascinating Summer Solstice Traditions Around the Globe

In Italy it's celebrated as the Feast of St. John the Baptist with processions, blessings and benedictions at the sea for cities like Genova, and then at night huge fireworks displays and bonfires. I have to say I'm a ****** for both. Something very primal about watching a huge bonfire burn on a summer night.

Firenze-Fireworks finale:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOJP3A6fcC0

Falo at Genova:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFaJaMMnDWA
 
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