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On a high school trip to Jordan’s ancient city of Petra, a group of teenagers sneak out at night to drink beer, smoke weed and gossip around a bonfire. — Isabel Debre, Fortune, "Netflix's First Original Arabic Series, 'Jinn,' Stirs Up Outrage in Jordan," 21 June 2019 During the Slavic holiday of Ivan Kupala, long timed to the summer solstice, people wear floral wreaths and dance around bonfires. — National Geographic, "What is the summer solstice? The answer might surprise you.," 20 June 2019 People around the world observe the change of seasons with bonfires and festivals and Fête de la Musique celebrations. — Stephen Schneider, Quartz, "An astronomer’s guide to the summer solstice," 20 June 2019 On a high school trip to Jordan’s ancient city of Petra, a group of teenagers sneak out at night to drink beer, smoke weed and gossip around a bonfire. — Washington Post, "Netflix’s first Arabic original sparks backlash on home turf," 19 June 2019 The mainstays are high-speed ski and snowmobile races, bonfires, and parties. — Jack Greiner, Cincinnati.com, "Arctic Man festival leads to First Amendment challenge," 11 June 2019 As Kanye joyously paraded around the bonfire, partygoers joined in on the fun and began feverishly dancing alongside him. — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, "Kanye West Throws Star-Studded Album Listening Party For 'Ye' In Wyoming," 1 June 2018 Meanwhile, European Pagans welcomed it by lighting bonfires and Native American tribes, such as the Sioux, would greet it with a ritual dance around a tree. — Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, "Everything You Need to Know About the Summer Solstice," 18 June 2019 Enjoy a tasty Berber dinner, then gather around a glowing bonfire for a storytelling session. — National Geographic, "Morocco Family Journey: Ancient Souks to the Sahara," 17 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bonfire.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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The Secret History of 'Bonfire'
A good fire made of bones
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