VOICED : Escoceses dieron bienvenida al invierno con festival celta

The video explores the Celtic fire ritual celebrated by Scots on October 31, known as the festival of San Juan. This ancient celebration predates Christianity and is considered a precursor to Halloween. The festival, held annually on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, has evolved with Christian influences, becoming associated with All Saints' Eve and supernatural themes. Dating back to the 1st century BC, the event features a procession of 200 artists from Edinburgh Castle to St. Giles' Cathedral. It is popular among locals and increasingly attracts tourists from the USA and New Zealand.

What is the Celtic fire ritual celebrated by the Scots on October 31st known as?

• Festival of Lights

• Festival of San Juan

• Festival of Harvest

• Festival of the Moon

How did the festival change with the arrival of Christianity?

• It became a harvest festival

• It was no longer celebrated

• It turned into a summer festival

• It became associated with All Saints' Eve

What is the historical origin of the festival?

• It started in the 5th century AD

• It originated in the 3rd century BC

• It began in the 10th century

• It dates back to the 1st century BC

How many artists participate in the modern-day procession?

• 250 artists

• 200 artists

• 150 artists

• 100 artists

Which countries are mentioned as having tourists attracted to the festival?

• Canada and Australia

• United States and New Zealand

• France and Germany

• Italy and Spain