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The day before Jāņi is known as Līgosvētki, Līgovakars or simply known as Līgo. [1] On Jāņi, people travel from the city into the countryside to gather and eat, drink, sing and celebrate the solstice by observing the ancient folk traditions relating to renewal and fertility. [1]
Various traditions and customs are practiced during a Swedish Midsummer, including ending it with a skinny dip at night and to place flowers under the pillow. It is not mandatory to be naked, but many will be completely naked accompanied with an old or new partner after a couple of the famous schnapps. [77]
Jāņi cheese, a fresh sour milk cheese with caraway seeds, is made and served during the Midsummer festival Jāņi and considered a symbol of Latvian culture, [12] and was included in the EU Traditional Specialty Guaranteed register in 2015. [13]
The traditions include singing songs and dancing until the sun sets, telling tales, searching to find the magic fern blossom at midnight, jumping over bonfires, greeting the rising midsummer sun and washing the face with a morning dew, young girls float flower wreaths on the water of rivers or lakes. [citation needed]
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Old Lithuanian names, related to nature and mythology are often given to the children. Many pagan traditions slightly transformed were adopted by the Christian religion in Lithuania. Oaks are still considered a special tree, and grass snakes are treated with care. Old songs and pagan culture serve as inspiration for rock and pop musicians. [59]
As the calendar turns to Jan. 1, millions of families across the globe experience many different kinds of traditions to ring in the New Year. These customs vary from culture to culture and ...
Respect local customs: Every destination has its own unique cultural norms and traditions. Honoring these customs is crucial, whether it’s dressing modestly at religious sites, adhering to ...