Juhannus Quiz

What is the origin of the Finnish name "Juhannus"?

• It comes from an old Finnish word for “light festival” (valon juhla)

• It is named after a pagan sun god (pakanallinen auringonjumala)

• It comes from John the Baptist’s name (Johannes Kastaja)

• It was invented by Finnish poets in the 1800s (suomalaisten runoilijoiden keksintö 1800-luvulla)

On which day is Midsummer usually celebrated in Finland?

• First Saturday in June

• Saturday between June 20–26

• June 20th

• Friday before the last Saturday of June

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Finnish Midsummer ritual?

• Placing seven flowers under your pillow

• Rolling naked on a flower meadow at Midsummer night

• Lighting a Midsummer bonfirebonfirebonfire

• Waving a birch branch to the north at sunset to ensure good weather

In which Finnish city is the tallest traditional Midsummer bonfire usually burned?

• Kokkola

• Helsinki

• Oulu

• Vaasa

What natural phenomenon is commonly associated with Midsummer in Lapland?

• Polar night (kaamos)

• Northern lights (revontulet)

• Ice melting (jäiden lähtö)

• Midnight sun (yötön yö)

What is a common reason for emergency room visits in Finland during Midsummer?

• Sunburn

• Mosquito bites

• Sauna accidents

• Alcohol-related injuries

Which of the following is a true statement about Juhannus weather in Finland?

• It never rains.

• It’s the hottest day of the year.

• It always rains somewhere in the country.

• Thunderstorms are banned by tradition.rain