US EditionEstonia’s Jaanipäev: From Pagan Rituals to National Identity
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Estonia’s jaanipäev: from pagan rituals to national identity
Along with Christmas, jaaniõhtu (Midsummer Eve – 23 June) and jaanipäev (Midsummer Day, St John’s Day – 24 June) are the most important holidays in the Estonian calendar – people all over the country will gather with their families, or at larger events to celebrate with singing, dancing and lighting the bonfires, as Estonians have done for centuries.* The short summers with short nights have a special significance for Estonians. Jaaniõhtu and ja…
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