Summer's Birth is a holiday celebrated by some, usually with a large bonfire, a big dinner and dancing. Marriages take place on this day in more rural areas or promises of marriage are exchanged. Sometimes small gifts are exchanged, depending on the traditions of some areas, such as baskets or baby blankets. This is a time to relax with friends and neighbors, as well as family.
Mothers and wives like to outdo themselves with cooking and some places have cooking competitions to go with the festivities. Men also might have firewood cutting competition or horse shoeing competitions to show how fit they still are.
Held on the first day of summer, (or there abouts) most people look forward to the fun, no matter if they are rich or poor.
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