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In Finland, Walpurgis night ( Finnish: Vappu; Swedish: Vappen, Valborg) is one of the four biggest holidays along with Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Midsummer ( Juhannus - Midsommar ). [ 5] Walpurgis witnesses the biggest carnival -style festival held in Finland's cities and towns.
Apr 26, 2024 · Walpurgis, Valborg (short for Valborgsmässoafton), or 'the last of April', is a traditional spring celebration in Sweden. For students, it's a foretaste of summer. At dusk, bonfires are lit and people gather to listen to speeches and songs welcoming spring and a brighter future.
Valborgsmässoafton, sista april eller vardagligt valborg, finlandssvenska vappen, är en årlig högtid som firas i Estland, Finland, Lettland, Sverige, Tjeckien, Slovenien, Tyskland och Åland den 30 april eller 1 maj.
Walpurgis Night (Valborgsmässoafton) is an important night in the Swedish calendar with bonfires lit all over the country on 30 April. Every village and neighbourhood in Sweden has a bonfire and then on May Day many people join a march.
Lär dig mer om valborgsmässoafton, en gammal nordisk högtid som firas med eldar och studentkörsång. Här får du veta om valborgs ursprung, betydelse, traditioner och symboler utifrån museets samlingar och kunskap.
Apr 29, 2024 · Walpurgis Night, or Valborg in Swedish, is a public event on 30 April when people sing songs of spring and light bonfires across the country. It is also a day of festivity, a village meeting and a workers' day in Sweden.
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Apr 30, 2022 · In this episode, we talk about the northern European feast day called "Walpurgis Night" or "Valborgsmässoafton" in Swedish, and explore some of key aspects of religion and ritual.
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