That might have been explained by the fact that in some countries Maypole dancing is done at Midsummer. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maypole. However...the film Midsommar has taken creative liberties with the name Beltane, departing from the actual Swedish tradition.Crossover93 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 11:52 am Interesting. Also though the movie is recent I think Beltane was depicted in Midsommar
"Midsommar's Hårga is also distinguished from the song "Hårga" in another major way: Its association with the May Queen. The May Queen isn't a part of the Sweden's midsummer festivals, but rather part of May Day, an ancient holiday celebrated around Europe to commemorate springtime fertility and the arrival of warmer weather."
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/0 ... l-dark-one
Beltane simply marks the midpoint in the solar year between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Maypole dancing is more flexible, it seems.