There are many traditions tied to the Līgo flower crown. Some say it protects you from misfortune, others believe it brings good luck, love, or even helps you dream of your future. Some wear it just for beauty — to feel a part of nature, even if only for a night.
But the one I love most isn’t about wearing it at all.
After the songs are sung and the fires have burned through the shortest night, I take my crown and hang it up. Somewhere quiet, usually above a window or tucked near a beam, where it can dry slowly and keep us company. It’s said that a Līgo crown protects the home, blesses the family, and carries the energy of midsummer into the rest of the year. So it stays with us — not just as decoration, but as a quiet charm of warmth and light.
It hangs there through autumn winds and winter darkness. Through busy spring days and slow Sunday mornings. A little reminder of that one magical night when everything bloomed, the fire crackled, and the air was full of songs. And then, on the next Līgo, when the new crown is woven, the old one is gently taken down and given back to the fire.
It’s such a simple rhythm: make, wear, hang, burn. But it holds so much. A year of memories. A silent witness to our everyday life — seasons changing, things shifting, children growing.
That old, faded crown, once full of color and scent, still holds something sacred. It’s not just a tradition to me. It’s a way to carry the light forward.
Ilze
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Do you also have a tradition of putting flowers under your pillow to help you dream of a future husband? I’ve had a flower crown once in Sweden.
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Yes, we do! 💐 It’s a sweet and very old tradition — placing nine different flowers under your pillow (in the form of a crown for example) on Līgo night is said to help you dream of your future spouse. I love that these customs echo across countries. A Swedish flower crown must’ve felt just as magical! 🌿✨
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That sounds like a tradition going back thousands of years – how beautiful.
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Thank you 💛 It truly does feel ancient — like it’s carried through generations by hands and hearts, not just memory. I love how something so simple still holds meaning in today’s world.
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Cool
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Thank you! 🌼 Sometimes the simplest things carry the most warmth.
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Beautiful thoughts.
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I’m so glad it resonated with you. 🌿 It’s a small ritual, but it stays with me all year long — like a quiet blessing in the corner of the room.
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That sounds like a timeless tradition stretching back millennia—truly beautiful.
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Thank you! Yes, it feels like something that’s been done for centuries, quietly woven into family life. I’m grateful to still be part of that rhythm. ✨
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Beautiful family photos, Ilze!! Have a wonderful weekend. 🙏🏻😊
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Thank you, John! I appreciate that. 😊 Wishing you a peaceful and joyful weekend too — may it be full of light and little good things.
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You’re welcome, Ilze. And thanks!
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You both look blessed.
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Thank you!
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