General Discussion

Blizzard has announced the Midsummer Fire Festival event in World of Warcraft which will be held at locations across Azeroth.

Tending the Flames

Across Azeroth, brilliant bonfires have been lit to signify the hottest months of the year. The chosen Flamekeepers are eager to ensure they continue burning long into the days and nights of the celebration - and they seek the aid of able explorers in doing so. Traverse the land and delve into dangerous dungeons at their behest. You may return hot, sweaty, and a little sooty...but these spiritual guides understand well the need to reward their adventurers beyond the promise of "enlightenment."

Dancing Around the Ribbon Pole

At every festival camp, one of these traditional decorations stands tall beside the bonfire. Take up one of the multi-colored ribbons and dance around the pole with your friends and fellow celebrants! The activity may appear a bit frivolous for your average ferocious fighter, but even the most seasoned veteran can appreciate the resulting resistance to heat!

By Fire Be Blessed!

The massive bonfires are more than mere lights across the land. Touching any one of these firepits will cleanse an individual of nearly all ailments for the price of a few singed fingers. And if you've been lucky enough to find some burning blossoms, toss them into the fire! The resulting flare will bless you - and perhaps the entire area - with greater prowess on the field!

Read more about the Midsummer Fire Festival here.

Is this in game holiday tied to some real life holiday I am unfamiliar with?  I am genuinely curious.

Originally posted by Amathe

Is this in game holiday tied to some real life holiday I am unfamiliar with?  I am genuinely curious.

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Originally posted by kishe

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Originally posted by Amathe

Is this in game holiday tied to some real life holiday I am unfamiliar with? I am genuinely curious.

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midsummer festival is mostly a north-european thing

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Yep. It's celebrated in Sweden at least. If you happen to be interested, here is a link.

Many different countries celebrate this with lighting bonfires, which from where the idea came I suppose.

Originally posted by Godliest

 

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Originally posted by kishe

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Originally posted by Amathe

Is this in game holiday tied to some real life holiday I am unfamiliar with? I am genuinely curious.

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midsummer festival is mostly a north-european thing

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Yep. It's celebrated in Sweden at least. If you happen to be interested, here is a link.

Many different countries celebrate this with lighting bonfires, which from where the idea came I suppose.

...With the very obvious "Maypole" as well. I wonder if this means there'll be a bustle in my hedgerow. :P

Midsummer is the biggest party weekend in sweden.