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celebration

[sel-uh-brey-shuhn] / ˌsɛl əˈbreɪ ʃən /


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Midsummer Day, a celebration of the summer solstice in Sweden, lands on June 20—the same day Sweden takes on the Netherlands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Your accommodations being covered is a huge financial relief, but this celebration will be on the pricier side as flight prices right now are high.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Other big winners included Ragtime, about three families pursuing the American dream at the dawn of the 20th Century, and Schmigadoon!, a comedic celebration of theatre's golden age, adapted from the Apple TV series.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"It was a wise decision because Ebola spreads fast with such gatherings. We're now counting 19 cases and if the Martyrs Day celebration had happened, it would be in three digits now," Tedros said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I’ve always loved Mardi Gras, and for the first time, I know why: I’ve never seen such a celebration of life like this one.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender




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