Walpurgis Night Trivia
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Where is Walpurgis Night celebrated?

  • Denmark, Norway, and Iceland
  • France, Italy, and Spain
  • Greece, Turkey, and Portugal
  • Germany, Sweden, and Finland (correct)

What are the origins of the holiday?

  • Islamic traditions of Eid al-Fitr
  • Pagan celebrations of fertility rites and the coming of spring (correct)
  • Christian traditions of Easter and Pentecost
  • Jewish traditions of Passover

Who is St. Walburga associated with in the legend?

  • Canterbury Cathedral in England
  • St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City
  • Notre-Dame de Paris in France
  • Heidenheim monastery in Germany (correct)

What is a typical holiday activity during Walpurgis Night in Sweden?

<p>Singing traditional spring folk songs and lighting bonfires (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did people attribute their celebrations to St. Walburga?

<p>To avoid reprisal of the Church (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common tradition during Walpurgis Night in Germany?

<p>Dressing in costumes and creating loud noises to ward off evil spirits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Brocken mountain during Walpurgis Night?

<p>It is noted for the phenomenon of the Brocken ghost and for witches' revels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Walpurgis Night celebrated in Finland?

<p>Merrymaking with the drinking of alcoholic beverages and carnival-like festivities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Czech Republic's tradition during Walpurgis Night?

<p>Building huge bonfires with a witch figure and burning them on top of hills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who initially celebrated Walpurgis Night in Finland?

<p>The Finnish upper class (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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