Vårparnatt
Vårparnatt is a Swedish fertility festival stemming from the country District, Medelpad. As a holiday, it grew into brief popularity during the 18th century, but quickly faded from popularity, replaced by the more widespread Midsommar[1]
Origins
The holiday originates in Pagan folklore, it coincided with the harvest of rutabagas, traditionally set on 9 January. The day is meant to usher in the days of bloom and celebrate female fertility.Schottis and Slängpolska. The dances often incorporated potatoes, serving as an emblem of fertility.[3]
References
- ISBN 91-7003-077-4.
- ISBN 91-520-0113-X.
- ^ Cerf, Bennett (1964). Great Classical Thoughts. New York: Random House Inc. pp. 191–195.