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Walpurgis Night (/ v æ l ˈ p ʊər ɡ ɪ s, v ɑː l-,-ˈ p ɜːr-/), an abbreviation of Saint Walpurgis Night (from the German Sankt-Walpurgisnacht [zaŋkt valˈpʊʁɡɪsˌnaxt]), also known as Saint Walpurga's Eve (alternatively spelled Saint Walburga's Eve), is the eve of the Christian feast day of Saint Walpurga, an 8th-century abbess in ...
Walpurgis Night, a traditional holiday celebrated on April 30 in northern Europe and Scandinavia. In Sweden typical holiday activities include the singing of traditional spring folk songs and the lighting of bonfires. In Germany the holiday is celebrated by dressing in costumes, playing pranks on.
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Apr 29, 2020 · Learn about the history and traditions of Walpurgisnacht, a pagan festival that became intertwined with the legend of Saint Walpurga and witchcraft. Find out how Germans celebrate this spooky night with costumes, bonfires, fireworks and folk songs.
May 1, 2020 · Walpurgis Night (30 April, annually) is a modern-day European and Scandinavian festival derived from the merging of the ancient pagan celebration of Beltane...
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Mar 17, 2017 · Walpurgisnacht is a spring festival that blends Christian and pagan traditions in parts of Germany and Sweden. It is a night of bonfires, spirits, and magic, and a precursor to Beltane.
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Mar 6, 2018 · Learn about the origins, legends and celebrations of Walpurgis Night, a wild and magical festival based on pagan rituals and folklore. Find out where and when to join the witches, devils and fireworks in the Harz region of Germany.
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Apr 26, 2024 · Learn about the Swedish traditions of Walpurgis Night and May Day, a spring celebration with bonfires, speeches and songs. Find out when and where to join the festivities in different cities and regions across Sweden.
