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Midsummer Eve

 
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–noun Chiefly British.
the evening preceding Midsummer Day: formerly believed to be a time when witches and other supernatural beings caused widespread mischief.
Also called Midsummer Night, St. John's Eve, St. John's Night.

Origin:
1400–50; late ME
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Midsummer Eve  
n.  

  1. June 23, the day before Midsummer Day, celebrated in Europe, Latin America, and Scandinavian communities in the United States by merrymaking.

  2. June 23, the day before Midsummer Day, celebrated in many Christian churches by feasting. Also called Saint John's Eve.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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