Midsummer legends bind herb lore and fire rites across cultures
On Midsummer the longest day, people across Europe and Asia celebrate fires and herb gathering. Celts linked fires to solar power, dancers warded off evil, and Christian feast days bridged solstices. Sprites and dreams filled the night as herbs held peak power for those born in this period.
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Strawberry harvest underway in Wisconsin state
Wisconsin strawberries are now being picked with supply expected across the state through late July. Prices at pick your own beds range from 43 to 58 cents per pound, with already picked berries at 85 cents to $1.30 per quart. growers advise shoppers to compare prices and call ahead for availability.
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