St John's Eve (Noun)
Meaning
The night before Midsummer Day.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- In many European cultures, St. John's Eve is celebrated with bonfires and feasting on the night before Midsummer Day.
- The village would gather on St. John's Eve to light a massive bonfire and dance around it until dawn.
- According to tradition, magical powers are at their strongest on St. John's Eve, making it a popular night for divination and spell-casting.
- On St. John's Eve, people would often wear flowers and leaves in their hair to ward off evil spirits.
- In some countries, St. John's Eve is still celebrated with fireworks and music on the night before Midsummer Day.