La nit de Sant Joan. Festa, llegat i patrimoni, by folklorist Amadeu Carbó i Martorell, explores the origins and meanings of this celebration: bonfires, evening festivities, herbs, water and legends.
An illustrated 120-page book, written in Catalan, published by Edicions Morera as part of the Col·lecció l’Ermità. An invitation to understand a tradition that people continue to shape and share.
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Lighting a bonfire or gathering to celebrate Saint John’s Eve means taking part in a tradition rich in history. Amadeu Carbó explores its meaning, connecting folk memory with the ways people celebrate today.
Through short, accessible chapters, the book focuses mainly on Catalonia, with references to other Catalan-speaking regions and places around the world.
The book explores the origins of the celebration, the figure of Saint John and the symbolism of fire. It also examines evening festivities, Pyrenean torchlight descents, fireworks and traditional food, revealing the stories behind familiar customs.
Traditions involving herbs and water sit alongside rituals and folk tales. The book also explores the Flama del Canigó, or Canigó Flame, and its significance as a symbol of fellowship across Catalan-speaking regions.
Historical illustrations and artwork by Catalan illustrators, together with a selection of traditional sayings, enrich the reading experience. The book considers how the celebration can be preserved and includes a map of villages that hold traditional torchlight descents.
A thoughtful gift for readers interested in Catalan folk culture, or a way to rediscover the meaning of Saint John’s Eve before the next celebration.
Author: Amadeu Carbó i Martorell.
Publisher: Edicions Morera.
Series: Col·lecció l’Ermità, volume 15.
Book language: Catalan.
Pages: 120.
Dimensions: 14 × 21 cm.
ISBN: 9788412798500.
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