Walpurgis Night: Origin, Customs, and Meaning of the Witch & Spring Festival
Quelle: BAYERISCHES LANDWIRTSCHAFTLICHES WOCHENBLATT (Glomex)
Why do witches dance on Walpurgis Night? The video shows how today's customs around April 30th originated from the Celtic Beltane fire festival, medieval witch hunts, and the canonization of Walpurga. Discover the role that May fires, love and fertility rituals, and the 'Maypole dance' still play. Learn the full story behind one of Europe's most fascinating spring festivals - and where you can experience it!