24 June 2015

St John's Night

   In Austria, a large fire was kindled on St John's Night. People ran and jumped through the flames. Some couples did so, too, I think it was supposed to confirm their union and make it last forever. Many years ago, I wrote a poem about it. I've posted it on the Stories page.
By Wolf Kirchmeir at
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pferk said...

This folk custom is having a renewed spring

25 June, 2015 20:33

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