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Midsummer Eve
Traditionally, people celebrate Midsummer's Eve by gathering around a large bonfire.
Traditionally, people celebrate Midsummer's Eve by gathering around a large bonfire.
H.M. Queen Sonja of Norway's birthday is a flag day, when the Norwegian flag is flown on all flag poles.
July 20 is H.K.H. Crown Prince Haakon birthday and a flag day in Norway.