Welcome the World of Warcraft Midsummer Fire Festival!

Midsummer is one of the four solar holidays, and is considered the turning point at which summer reaches its height and the sun shines longest. Among the Wiccan sabbats, Midsummer is preceded by Beltane, and followed by Lammas or Lugnasadh. Some traditions call the festival "Litha", a name occurring in Bede's "Reckoning of Time", which preserves a list of the Anglo-Saxon names for the twelve months. Ærra Liða roughly corresponds to June in our calendar, and Æfterra Liða to July. Bede writes that "Litha means 'gentle' or 'navigable', because in both these months the calm breezes are gentle and they were wont to sail upon the smooth sea. With it comes a lot of fun events and enjoyment for everyone. Bonfires will be lit across Azeroth and Outland that players will be able to visit and honor or desecrate the flames. You will also be able to venture into Slave Pens in Zangarmash's Coilfang Reservoir and try your hand at defeating Ahune, the Frost Lord, who has some interesting items that he drops including a pet! This year the holiday begins on Sunday

With the summer solstice date falling on June 21st, Blizzard is coming up with World of Warcraft holiday event, called Midsummer Fire Festival, starting June 21st till July 4th.

The amusing flame desecration game and the amazingly frustrating torch are making a comeback from the previous years events in the Midsummer Fire Festival. One remarkable inclusion will be the Ahune, the Frost Lord. Death is again getting interesting with StarCraft II. Burning Blossoms are the currency used for the Midsummer Fire Festival used for purchasing seasonal rewards. Dancing around the ribbon pole, tossing the torch, catching the torch and honoring the fire are some of the events. The festival is about merriment and the hottest season of the year is made significant by lighting bonfires all over. Be open to the fact that you would all be sweating when you return from the festival. Be prepared to pick the festival mug and get ready to toast for the start of the festival. The ending of the event is also exceptional as the sky is set alight.

The summer solstice day is also marked in Scandinavian culture as a day for celebrations and festivals. In Norway the day is marked with families visiting each other and gathering to listen to music, tell stories, eat, drink, dance and celebrate the longest day of the year.