What to Do With All This Sunlight? How to Celebrate the Longest Day of the Year
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK While June 21 marks the first day of summer, the week surrounding the summer solstice is often referred to as midsummer. William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” takes its name from this, so what better way to mark
We call the summer solstice the “longest day of the year,” and though there aren’t really more hours in the day, extended hours of sunlight do make June 21 feel longer. So, why not do something with that extra light? We can’t all make a pilgrimage to Stonehenge to watch the sunrise, but there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the summer solstice wherever you live. TRY OUTDOOR YOGA Yoga is a popular activity for exercise and stress relief, practiced by millions across the world. The International Day of Yoga is held on June 21 each year. Expert and beginner yoga enthusiasts alike celebrate by taking their yoga mats outside. If you happen to be in New York City, the summer solstice in Times Square is a day-long yoga event starting at 7 a.m., but if the Big Apple is out of your reach, you can also join in with the live stream or check out the International Day of Yoga website at idayofyoga.org for more opportunities to get involved. CATCH SOME WAVES The summer solstice also happens to fall right after International Surfing Day, so many people will celebrate both together. Why not enjoy the extra hours of sun by road tripping out to the beach to catch some waves? The official International Surfing Day website, surfrider.org/isd, has lots of information and lists great ways to celebrate. You might be surprised to find awesome events near you!
the occasion than with some of the Bard’s classic works? Theater groups all across the country put on outdoor
performances under the name “Shakespeare in the Park,” and it’s a wonderful chance for the community to come out and enjoy some of literature’s greatest stories. There are numerous celebrations surrounding the summer solstice, which extend back to humanity’s earliest histories. While there are differenttraditions,theyallhavesomethingincommon:beingoutsidein the sunlight. Why waste a sunny day? Get out there and have some fun!
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