But I suppose it's reflecting the very nature of the culture that honed the traditions.
When summer arrives, the swedes build an elaborate pole-cum-ring contraptions ("May Pole") decorated with leaves and flowers, and dance around it singing to welcome the summer. (A boring interpretation of "Pole Dancing" as a concept)
In Denmark, we set fire to a pile of sticks and get drunk.
(Well, to be fair, the Swedes also get drunk, but that's a general tradition practiced year round, and not specifically connected to the pole dancing bit...)