Walpurgis Night 2020: history, traditions and rites



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Walpurgis Night 2020

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Walpurgis Night 2020

Walpurgis Night is considered the most mystical of the year. On the history of its occurrence, tradition, rites, rituals and signs, in the material Korrespondent.net

The night of April 30 to May 1 is considered Walpurgis in many countries. The history of this festival goes back to the past, in pre-Christian times. Evil spirits are believed to be reporting to the devil tonight that bad things have been done in the past year.

Furthermore, people believe that at this moment all borders between worlds are opened, and the souls of the dead can freely walk among the living.

Walpurgis Night was named after Christian Saint Walpurgi (or the Walburgs). She was a nun who lived in the 8th century. She came to Germany from England and founded a monastery.

Walpurga was canonized on May 1. On this day, the day of Walpurga is celebrated on the Roman list of saints.

On this day, the ancient Celts celebrated love and spring party – Beltainand in the Czech Republic they made great bonfires and burned stuffed witches, surrounded torch houses and rang the bells. That was exorcism rite.

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Christmas traditions

In different countries, Walpurgis Night is celebrated differently. For example, in Italy, on the night of May 1, young people brought a tree branch decorated with ribbons to their lover’s house. Therefore, they hinted at their feelings and made an offer. If the girl took the greens to her, then she accepted this offer.

In Slovakia and the Czech Republic, on the night of April 30 to May 1, the spruce or spruce of the main square without bark, the “May tree” was put. It was decorated with flowers, candy, ribbons. Around them they danced and had fun.

In Croatia and Slovenia, young people walked the courtyards and the owners wanted the best. For the kind words of award-winning boys and girls.

Signs, rites, beliefs and rituals on the night of April 30 to May 1.

  • Try to do good deeds on this day on April 30, and spend time with your family and clear your mind of negative thoughts on the night of the 30 of 1, as they can become a source of misfortune and confusion.

  • It is believed that many see prophetic dreams tonight. Also tonight you can see narrowed or narrowed

  • That night, it was customary to leave some of the food at the front door, on the windowsill, or at the dining room table for deceased family members. The meal started only after prayers and fond memories of those who had gone to another world.

  • That night it is customary to pray to Saint Walburg for the salvation of the soul, for protection against the dark forces and corruption: “Saint Walburg, pray to God for us, so that he protects me and my loved ones from magic, the evil eyes and unpleasant people. Pray for the health of God, oh love and prosperity of our family. Help us to be better, amen. “

  • On Walpurgis night, it is advisable to be with close people.

  • In the evening, a purification rite was performed at home. They lit a candle and with it they passed through all the rooms. They said, “I will cleanse the house with sacred fire, I will ward off all evil and evil. I will leave all bad things out of the window, I will not pollute my house. Amen.”

  • The herbs and plants, collected at Walpurgis Night, are believed to receive magical power and protect from evil spirits.

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