Customs – Burning witches

What folk custom is associated with the burning of fires and occurs on the night of April 30th to May 1st?

• Harvest Festival

• Halloween

• Burning witches

What is the alternative name for the night of April 30th to May 1st in regions with German inhabitants?

• St. Patrick's Day

• St. Philip and James' Night

• Walpurgis Night

What were burning fires associated with during the folk custom mentioned?

• Celebration of birthdays

• Magical acts and rituals for the protection of livestock and crops

• Cooking competitions

When did the custom of "burning witches" begin to spread in the Czech lands?

• Early Middle Ages

• 16th century

• Mid-19th century

What special power do folk beliefs attribute to witches and evil sorceresses on the night before the feast of St. Philip and James?

• Invisibility

• Ability to control the weather

• Gain special powers

Which festival was celebrated by the Celts during this time, associated with the Celtic god Belenus?

• Winter Solstice

• Beltane (the fire festival)

• Easter

What was the purpose of the magical fire during the Beltane festival?

• To summon spirits

• To cook food for the celebration

• To cleanse everything evil and impure and rid them of diseases