tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post397242155576701939..comments2023-10-17T12:19:22.853+01:00Comments on The Catholic Heritage Association of Ireland: Valborgsmässoafton (St. Walpurgis eve) and Student CapsCatholic Heritage Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16931529213337535429noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-23722875101160195102010-06-24T18:18:47.813+01:002010-06-24T18:18:47.813+01:00Like I said in the other comment I really enjoy th...Like I said in the other comment I really enjoy the Sweden singers. I want to learn more about the Swedish singing tradition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-22593940953471178802010-05-28T01:43:00.698+01:002010-05-28T01:43:00.698+01:00The song is really good. I also liked the songs fr...The song is really good. I also liked the songs from St. Lucy post. I never thought of the Swedish as singers but they must have beautiful singing for it to be so much a part of their culture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-21250548296984662552010-05-26T22:37:30.521+01:002010-05-26T22:37:30.521+01:00I really like that song. I can imagine sitting aro...I really like that song. I can imagine sitting around in my student cap singing it with my friends! ;) Thanks Anka!Shandon Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08054708322584874701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-68338457701822712292010-05-19T10:37:14.530+01:002010-05-19T10:37:14.530+01:00The Nordic or North Germanic culture of Northern E...The Nordic or North Germanic culture of Northern Europe, and of Christendom in general easily explains the connections between a Saxon Princess in England and Germany with the peoples of what is now Sweden (and the rest of Scandanavia, I believe).<br /><br />It interests me that National holidays (holy days etymologically) still focus on Saints. You have had earlier posts on Ss. Agnes, Lucy and Pope St. Sylvester I and also the custom of Name Days still preserved by the Swedish Academy. I would like to know if there are any other major Saints days in the popular/National Calendar of Sweden?<br /><br />JSBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-56389076469170151792010-05-18T20:38:28.439+01:002010-05-18T20:38:28.439+01:00There! I added a video of a student choir singing ...There! I added a video of a student choir singing what is a typical St. Walpurgis-eve-in-Sweden-song!Ankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548978131811337116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-61896701847944481652010-05-18T20:22:57.651+01:002010-05-18T20:22:57.651+01:00Donnelly's Hollow; Well, in the sense of fire ...Donnelly's Hollow; Well, in the sense of fire being a symbol for life, and particularly new life, I suppose there is. My guess, however, is that the firey traditions survived the best becuase they are so super cool! =) It's a dark country and anything bright and warm is worth holding on to! (Just like the celebrations of St. Lucy!)<br /><br />Convenor; Wow! That's so good I almost can't believe it! <br /><br />Anon1; Loads and loads!<br /><br />Anon2; To be honest I'm not completely sure. I don't think she has any particular ties to Sweden, it's more likely a matter of people moving. In Medieval Europe, as I'm sure you know, trade and travel were integral parts of society and many Swedish cities were built, or at least designed, by German and Dutch builders. Sweden, today quite insignificant, was actually quite a strong nation. ...at least that's what WE learn in school, it's not at all impossible that that is just to boost morale... =)Ankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548978131811337116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-32669359012022884992010-05-16T20:36:12.839+01:002010-05-16T20:36:12.839+01:00It is really good to hear that students are being ...It is really good to hear that students are being involved in these customs. That is the way to preserve them. I wish our universities would take a leaf out of Sweden's book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-36450304735751667042010-05-08T16:56:46.180+01:002010-05-08T16:56:46.180+01:00This is really interesting. I didn't realise t...This is really interesting. I didn't realise that Sweden has so rich tradition still there. My question: why St. Walpurga? She is English and German associations but I do not know what connection is hers with Sweden. Are there similar customs for the Sts. of Sweden like Brigid? Thank you again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-3246150417967184462010-05-05T22:20:42.720+01:002010-05-05T22:20:42.720+01:00Are there special songs for singing to the spring?...Are there special songs for singing to the spring?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-73055996918548898092010-05-04T11:31:18.487+01:002010-05-04T11:31:18.487+01:00Thanks is really well deserved. I just found your ...Thanks is really well deserved. I just found your blog after the Mass in Carlow but I'm fascinated by the customs of Sweden and the beautiful way they are presented on your blog. It's a great service to the Faith. I'd like to thank you too Anka!<br /><br />Jane FerrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-80817744061669270222010-05-02T17:24:22.595+01:002010-05-02T17:24:22.595+01:00I don't usually put my thanks on the public re...I don't usually put my thanks on the public record to contributers but it's about time that I did. We're all very grateful to Anka for the good work she does in posting these posts. I know for a fact that they have positive outcomes. I was speaking to one Swedish lady the other day who viewed these posts and is now thinking of entering the Church partly as a result of these posts. May God bless you!Convenorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17939527929709019039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-79251209892655531742010-05-02T15:10:49.218+01:002010-05-02T15:10:49.218+01:00Thank you Anka! You put a lot of effort into your ...Thank you Anka! You put a lot of effort into your postings. Is there any connection between the Easter fire and the St. Walpurgis fire?Donnelly's Hollowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15180715612774640084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503689522096376739.post-84734173044235010772010-04-30T17:06:44.365+01:002010-04-30T17:06:44.365+01:00Jag älskar det du har skrivit. Tack!Jag älskar det du har skrivit. Tack!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com