What did the elizabethans believe about midsummers night?

Midsummer's Night was seen by the Elizabethans as a dangerous and unstable period when malevolent spirits and witchcraft had free rein. It was considered essential to safeguard one's home and possessions during this period. Midsummer's Night was also seen as a time when the laws that usually governed everyday life were suspended, allowing for various freedoms and merriments.