Halloween
What date is Halloween celebrated?
31 October.
What date is Mardipäev celebrated?
10 November.
What date is Kadripäev?
25 November.
Which two holidays are traditional Estonian holidays?
Mardipäev and Kadripäev.
Which holiday is connected with health and farm animals?
Kadripäev.
Why did people wear costumes on Halloween in the past?
They believed that costumes could protect them from evil spirits
What animals can mardisandid most often dress up as?
most often it was a goat, a bear, or a golden spirit
Who typically celebrates this holiday nowadays?
Children and sometimes young people.
What did people celebrating Mardipäev typically wear?
They put on dark or old clothing and wear an animal mask.
On which holiday do people wish for good luck and fruitfulness?
Mardipäev.
What is the name of the activity where people make faces in pumpkins?
Pumpkin carving.
Was Mardipäev celebrated in a noisy, lively way, or quietly and with family?
This day was celebrated in a lively and cheerful manner, with dancing and singing.
What color clothing do people wear on Kadripäev?
White or simply light-colored clothing.
What vegetable is a famous symbol of Halloween?
A pumpkin.
On which holiday was it believed that people's souls could return?
Halloween.
What does the orange colour symbolize on Halloween?
Orange represents autumn, fire and the harvest season.
How did children celebrated Mardipäev?
They went from house to house, sang songs, posed riddles, and received sweets.
How many days earlier was this holiday celebrated?
From one to three days.
What were the girls who went from house to house on Kadripäev called?
kadrisandid.
On which of the three holidays are songs typically sung?
Mardipäev and Kadripäev.
What does the phrase «Trick or Treat» originally mean?
It means that children ask for sweets and threaten to play a trick if they receive nothing.
What were the guests served during this celebration?
barley flatbreads, blood sausage, boiled peas, or beer.
Where was Kadripäev celebrated according to old traditions?
On two Estonian islands, Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.
What kind of items do people often wear on their faces for Mardipäev?
masks.
On which holiday is it forbidden to work?
Kadripäev.