An: So this is my next story, it will be a short one, only like two or three chapters. I got this idea when reading another Hetalia fic, do not remember which one at the moment but it talked about Sweden and mentioned midsummer and I thought about how everyone also talks about midsummer being the unofficial national day in Sweden so I decided to write about this confusion.

As you probably could tell, English is not my first language, it is Swedish, so I hope you can see beyond any mistakes made. Also to note is that I will not try to write Sweden's accent, mostly because it makes the story hard to read but also because I do not like the idea of Sweden talking in that way. We do not sound like that, what I have gotten when watching people talking about the Swedish language is that it is rather melodious and you can correct me of that if it´s wrong but I do not think that´s a reason for making the accent almost incomprehensible. Sweden is third best in the list of countries speaking English as a second language. So after my little rant hope you´ll understand my reluctance in using the accent for Sweden. Hope you enjoy the story.

Disclaimer: Seablue: If you would Sweden?

Of course, Seablue eyes does not own Hetalia, if she did it would have more focus on the Nordics and over world history as a whole.

Chapter 1 America´s confusion

It was early morning on the 6th of June and all the different nations where gathering for another worlds meeting. Most of them had already arrived and was grumbling about the latecomers or trading barbs with each other about the past. Germany was as usual standing in the front waiting to start and once the last country had arrived he started talking about the economic and the solutions he thought they should work towards.

It was a rather calm meeting compared to their usual standard, Brittan and France fought only once and Germany had to quiet Italy only twice when he started talking about pasta. Now it was time for break and most of them fled the room but a few people stayed and was privy to the new development that would take place. America had been rather quiet the whole meeting and kept glancing at a tall and blond Nordic nation with a permanent scowl on his face. Sweden had of course noticed the younger nations glances but he reasoned that the loud nation would approach him if it was something serious. It was America though so it could just as easily be something ridicules. Soon the larger nations looked towards his phone one time before he put it down and went over to the other side of the table coming closer to the Nordic group on the other side. The others noticed his approach and wondered what the nation wanted, he didn´t usually talk to them.

But America marched to Sweden and pointed a finger towards the tall nation and said in an accusing voice

"Why are you here?"

Many of nations that had stayed just facepalmed one of them England and he started to make his way towards his rebellious son before he insulted the Nordics even more.

Sweden just looked at the American with his unwavering gaze and asked

"What do you mean, America?"

"What I mean is that it is the 6th of June." He finished like it was obvious what he meant by that statement.

"Yes, I´m aware."

"Then why are you not at home?"

"Why would I be home, when it is a world meeting going on?"

America just looked at him like he was crazy. By now England had joined them and was trying to make the hard-headed nation back down but America did not budge.

"Maybe because it is your national day. You should be at home, celebrating your birthday, taking part in the parties." America said with a finality and the other nations made and understanding noise. Now they got why the American was so upset and they looked to the northern country waiting for him to answer. It was unusual for a nation to not be in their country when their national day was since most of them wanted to stay home and celebrate. So it was not unusual to be missing some nations on these days since the meetings could not take national days into account when scheduled. Then they would have had very few days left in the year when no nation was celebrating a national day.

Sweden just looked at America to those that know him, meaning the Nordics mostly, he was bemused but to everyone else he was as blank as a wall. The other Nordics had just sighed when America had told them his question and Norway had turned towards Sweden and said

"You see this is why you should change that blasted day. It would be much easier for you." The other northern countries nodded, agreeing with him but Sweden just rubbed the bridge of his nose before saying

"And I have told you the reason why I have not yet." Then he turned towards the American "America I understand your confusion, but my national day is not that important, it…" before he could continue America had made a choking sound and looked in horror at him

"How can you say that? A national day is the most important of holidays, it is a way to celebrate and show appreciation for the country and celebrate it big. How can you say it is not important, it shows a nation's history and is a time to remember it." He continued ranting for some time and the Swede just let him get it out. Once the American quieted he answered

"America, I know that your national day is very important to you since it is such a big event and change in your life. But to me it is not such a big event, the 6th of june only became my official national day 1983 before that we had only celebrated it as the Swedish flag day. So you see it is not as celebrated as in other countries. Instead we celebrate during midsummer, it is the unofficial national day of Sweden."

America looked confused how could a nation have an unofficial national day. Sweding seeing his confusion tried to elaborate

"It is like this, officially the 6th of june is Swedens national day, we do celebrate it but not as intensive and it is more for the capital than the rest of the country. But during midsummer we celebrate much more and actually celebrate. Many people in Sweden actually want to change national day to midsummer instead. Do you understand a little better?" America nodded and he smiled

"Well since it works for you." America gave a bigger Hollywood smile before he went back to his seat and the meeting continue as usual.

It was once again a change at the end when everyone was packing their things and making way out of the room. The American once again approached the Nordics. They all turned towards him and at first he fidgeted when the five stares focused on him but he looked to Sweden again and asked

"Hey Sweden, when is this midsummer of yours?"

"It depends, but this year it´s the 23rd of June."

"Do you think I can visit and celebrate with you?" This made the other countries look at him, why would he want to celebrate with Sweden. Sweden just gave his usual stare, but to the Nordics he looked rather happy.

"Of course, you´re welcome. Bring your family with you as well." He said looking towards England, France and much to his surprise Canada. "It is much more enjoyable when you are more people."

"Ok, thank you. I´ll look forward to it."

I hoped you liked it, if you did, review or pm to tell me. See you next time.