About Today: Your Guide to the Longest Day of the Year

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Today Are you ready? Tomorrow is the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. Your goal: Bring back the giddiness of your childhood, when extra daylight meant even more time to ride your bike outside with the neighbors...and zero homework for months. Celebrate the Sunshine As far as we're concerned, more sunlight means more time for outdoor concerts, block parties, and evening out that funky tan line you got Memorial Day weekend. Here's where to go. A Can't-Miss Paris Music Fest Summer Solstice Festivals in Greece Search Related Topics:  irish la  los angeles events  la fairs and festivals Who Gets the Most Daylight? Fun fact: The summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere...but that doesn't always coincide with the earliest sunrise and latest sunset. Confused? Let us explain. The Midnight Sun in Scandinavia The Longest Day of the Year: Sunset and Sunrise Search Related Topics:  time  seasons  summer solstice Watch Ancient Monuments Come to Life The sun will shine straight into the center of Stonehenge, the image of a shadowy snake will slither down Chichen Itza, and the Great Pyramid will turn into a sundial. We know where we're going next June. Chichen Itza's Mind-Blowing Architecture Sacred Places: The Great Pyramid of Giza Search Related Topics:  summer solstice  stonehenge  england Spirituality and the Summer Solstice Nearly every culture throughout history has marked the summer solstice in some way -- often with spiritual undertones. Today, modern pagans call the day Litha and celebrate with barbecues, bonfires, and plenty of time in the sunshine. Hard to argue with that. What You Need to Know About Litha The History of Litha Search Related Topics:  wheel of the year  litha celebrations  midsummer celebrations Related Searches Spiritual Guide Festival Guide Astrology Guide News Letters Greece Travel Guide Featured Articles Easy Last-Minute Party Recipes 3 Nutrition Words That Don't Mean What You Think What to Say When You Quit a Job 10 Hairsprays That Actually Work Should You Buy Travel Insurance During Hurricane Season? 6 DIY Bedroom Dresser Updates   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement