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Walpurgis Night, or the Steps of the Commander (The Margellos World Republic of Letters)

by Venedikt Erofeev

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Walpurgis Night, also known as Witches' Night, is a holiday celebrated in many parts of Europe on the night of April 30th. It is said to be a night when witches and other supernatural beings gather to celebrate the arrival of spring. The holiday is named after Saint Walpurga, a Benedictine abbess who died in 779 AD. Walpurga is said to have driven out the devil from a monastery in Germany, and she is often invoked for protection against witches.

History of Walpurgis Night

The origins of Walpurgis Night are pagan. The holiday is thought to have originated with the Celtic festival of Beltane, which was celebrated on May 1st. Beltane was a festival of fire and fertility, and it was believed that on this night the boundary between the human world and the supernatural world was blurred.

In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III declared May 1st to be a Christian feast day in honor of Saint Walpurga. Over time, the pagan traditions of Beltane became associated with the Christian holiday of Walpurgis Night.

Traditions of Walpurgis Night

Walpurgis Night is celebrated in many different ways throughout Europe. Some common traditions include:

* Building bonfires to ward off evil spirits * Dancing around maypoles * Singing and chanting songs * Wearing costumes and masks * Feasting on traditional foods

In some parts of Europe, it is believed that on Walpurgis Night witches gather on mountaintops to perform spells and dances. It is also said that on this night the devil himself may appear.

The Margellos World Republic of

The Margellos World Republic of is a micronation that was founded in 1943 by a group of exiled Latvians. The republic is located in the town of Margellos, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

The Margellos World Republic of has its own government, flag, and currency. The republic is also a member of the Micronational Olympic Committee.

The Margellos World Republic of celebrates Walpurgis Night every year with a bonfire and a feast. The republic also has its own unique tradition of "The Steps of the Commander."

The Steps of the Commander

The Steps of the Commander is a ceremony that is performed on Walpurgis Night in the Margellos World Republic of. The ceremony is led by the Commander of the Republic, who is the head of state.

The Commander leads a procession of people up a flight of steps to the top of a hill. At the top of the hill, the Commander lights a bonfire and gives a speech. The speech is typically about the history and traditions of Walpurgis Night, as well as the importance of the Margellos World Republic of.

After the speech, the Commander and the people gathered on the hill sing the national anthem of the Margellos World Republic of. The ceremony ends with a feast and dancing.

Walpurgis Night is a holiday that is rich in history and tradition. It is a night when people celebrate the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. The Margellos World Republic of celebrates Walpurgis Night with its own unique tradition of "The Steps of the Commander." This ceremony is a reminder of the history and traditions of the republic, as well as its commitment to the future.

Walpurgis Night, or the Steps of the Commander (The Margellos World Republic of Letters)

by Venedikt Erofeev

4 out of 5