Jun 20 2008
How to prepare for the “Night of San Juan”
One of the hightlights of the Hogueras for me is the “Night of San Juan” celebrated on the night of June 23rd. This is a night when many people practice their yearly rituals that are a little different for everyone. This is one of the most magical nights of the year and one of the shortest days of the year. The summer solstice as it is also called.
Here are a few tips on what to take and how to be prepared:
- Make sure to bring a blanket, towels, chairs or anything so that you could be comfortable
- When building the bonfire make sure you are very careful, gathering material that burns easily such as woods and sticks, make a hole in the sand and appoint someone and the bonfire leader who is always in control of the fire. When it is all over make sure the fire is completely out and clean up any debris.
- All rituals whether its lighting candles, incense, burning items in the bonfire that you want to get rid of etc..must be done prior to midnight.
- Be careful when jumping through the fire, although it brings good luck, make sure children jump with an adult and that you are sure you will get to the other side.
- Make sure to bring garbage bags to throw away all plastic bottles, glass bottles, food, of any other type of garbage.
- At midnight make sure you are ready at the shore of the water to wet your feet, jump the waves and make a wish.
If you have any special rituals or suggestions, please write to us and give us your imput.
We hope you all enjoy this night !!!!!
photo flickr mianghe07
asi que es el 23 de junio? perfect
conosco muchisimas personas que dicen que el hoy lunes, o hasta el miercoles 24.. pero gracias por la aclaracion!
somos de la plata argentinahace 21 años que hacemos la fogata y caminamos 15 metros sobre las brasas que se hacen, tenemos muchas recetas para esa noche magica,curaciones de todo tipo………………………………………..
Hola Manuel, bonita tu tierra también, la he visitado varias veces y me encanta. ¡Impresinante! 15 metros sobre las brasas es casi un record, enhorabuena. Cuando quieras comparte con nosotros tus recestas para esa noche mágica. Gracias por tu comentrio. Saludos.
TonyP.