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The longest night of June, a hut full of candles and herbs, and a pot of soup.

November 1, 2026 · 5 min
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The longest night of June, a hut full of candles and herbs, and a pot of soup.

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The old festival dates are for the northern hemisphere. Here is how I moved them six months.