This page will contain wikis about vappu, as they become available.Walpurgis NightWalpurgis Night (Valborgsmässoafton in Swedish, Vappu in Finnish, Volbriöö in Estonian, Valpurģu nakts or Valpurģi in Latvian, Walpurgisnacht in German) is a holiday celebrated on April 30 or May 1, in Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Germany. OriginsThe festival is named after Saint Walburga (known in Scandinavia as "Valborg"; alternative forms are "Walpurgis", "Wealdburg", or "Valderburger"), born in Wessex in 710 a niece of Saint Boniface and, according to legend, she was a daughter to the Saxon prince St. Richard. Together with her brothers she travelled to Württemberg, Germany where she became a nun and lived in the convent of Heidenheim, which was founded by her brother Wunibald. Walburga died on 25 February 779 and that day still carries her name in the Catholic calendar. However she was not made a saint until 1 May in the same year, and that day carries her name in the Swedish calendar. Historically the Walpurgisnacht is derived from Pagan spring customs, where the arrival of spring was celebrated with bonfires at night. Viking fertility celebrations took place around April 30 and due to Walburga being declared a saint at that time of year, her name became associated with the celebrations. Walburga was worshipped in the same way that Vikings had celebrated spring and as they spread throughout Europe, the two dates became mixed together and created the Walpurgis Night celebration. GermanyIn Germany, Walpurgisnacht, the night from April 30 to May 1, is the night when allegedly the witches hold a large celebration on the Blocksberg and await the arrival of Spring.
Sweden and FinlandA large crowd, mostly students in typical Swedish white student caps, participating in the traditional Walpurgis Night celebration with song outside the Castle in Uppsala. The silhouette of the cathedral towers may be seen in the background. To the right are banners and standards of the student nations. Image from c. 1920.Walpurgis is one of the main holidays during the year in both Sweden and Finland, alongside of Christmas and Midsummer. The forms of celebration in Sweden vary in different parts of the country and between different cities. One of the main traditions in Sweden is to light large bonfires, a custom which is most firmly established in Svealand, and which began in Uppland during the 18th century. An older tradition from Southern Sweden was for the younger people to collect greens and branches from the woods at twilight, which were used to adorn the houses of the village. The expected reward for this task to be paid in eggs. The tradition which is most spread throughout the country is probably singing songs of spring. Most of the songs are from the 19th century and were spread by the students' spring festivities. The strongest and most traditional spring festivities are also found in the old university cities, like Uppsala and Lund where both current and graduated students gather at events that take up most of the day from early morning to late night on April 30, or "sista april" ("The last day of april") as most students of Lund call it. There are also newer student traditions like the carnival parade, the "Cortège", which has been held since 1910 by the students at Chalmers in Gothenburg. In Sweden, Valborg is especially notorious because of the excessive amounts of alcohol people consume on that very day. A team of Students performing the traditional "capping of Havis Amanda" during Helsinki's Vappu.Today in Finland, Walpurgis Night (Vapunaatto) is, along with New Year's Eve, the biggest carnival-style festivity taking place in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. The celebration is typically centered on plentiful use of sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. The student traditions are also one of the main characteristics of "Vappu". From the end of the 19th century, "Fin de Siècle", and onwards, this traditional upper class feast has been co-opted by students attending university, already having received their student cap. Many people who have graduated from lukio wears the cap. One tradition is drinking mead, whose alcohol content varies. Fixtures include the capping of the Havis Amanda, a nude female statue in Helsinki, and the biannually alternating publications of ribald matter called Äpy and Julkku. Both are sophomoric; but while Julkku is a standard magazine, Äpy is always a gimmick. Classic forms have included an Äpy printed on a toilet-roll and a bedsheet. Often the magazine has been stuffed inside standard industrial packages such as sardine-cans and milk cartons. The festivities also include a picnic on May 1st, which is sometimes prepared in a lavish manner. The Finnish tradition is also a shadowing of the Soviet Era May Day parade. Starting with the parties of the left, the whole of the Finnish political scene has nominated Vappu as the day to go out on stumps and agitate. This does not only include right-wing parties, but also others like the church have followed suit, marching and making speeches. In Sweden it is only the labour and socialist parties which use May 1 for political activities, while others observe the traditional festivities. References in modern cultureThe second act of Edward Albee's play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" is entitled "Walpurgisnacht." Anton Szandor LaVey chose Walpurgis Night in 1966 to found the Church of Satan. Adolf Hitler, with several members of his staff (including Joseph Goebbels), committed suicide on Walpurgisnacht, April 30/May 1, 1945. The expatriate English musical group the Legendary Pink Dots has a song on their 1983 album "Curse" titled "Wall Purges Night," an obvious pun on Walpurgisnacht, with lyrical references to Nazism and rioting. This page about vappu includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about vappu News stories about vappu External links for vappu Videos for vappu Wikis about vappu Discussion Groups about vappu Blogs about vappu Images of vappu |
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The expatriate English musical group the Legendary Pink Dots has a song on their 1983 album "Curse" titled "Wall Purges Night," an obvious pun on Walpurgisnacht, with lyrical references to Nazism and rioting. Don Imus' Imus in the Morning is syndicated via Westwood One, which generally does not allow live radio broadcasts via Internet streams as well as satellite radio. Adolf Hitler, with several members of his staff (including Joseph Goebbels), committed suicide on Walpurgisnacht, April 30/May 1, 1945. are replaced with repeats of the programming from the same time on the previous Thursday and Friday nights, respectively. Anton Szandor LaVey chose Walpurgis Night in 1966 to found the Church of Satan. Primetime programming on Saturday and Sunday nights from 8-11 p.m. The second act of Edward Albee's play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" is entitled "Walpurgisnacht.". half hour of First Look. In Sweden it is only the labour and socialist parties which use May 1 for political activities, while others observe the traditional festivities. to, XM airs six repeats of the 5:30 a.m. This does not only include right-wing parties, but also others like the church have followed suit, marching and making speeches. In the place of Imus from 6-9 a.m. Starting with the parties of the left, the whole of the Finnish political scene has nominated Vappu as the day to go out on stumps and agitate. Imus in the Morning is not currently allowed to be broadcast on the XM MSNBC channel. The Finnish tradition is also a shadowing of the Soviet Era May Day parade. MSNBC program audio is also available on XM Satellite Radio. The festivities also include a picnic on May 1st, which is sometimes prepared in a lavish manner. Past anchors of MSNBC Live have included Lester Holt, Forrest Sawyer, John Seigenthaler, Laurie Jennings, Bob Kur, Jeannie Ohm, Christy Musumeci, Bianca Solorzano, Sam Shane, John Elliott, Maurice DuBois (formerly of WNBC-TV), Rob Morrison (WNBC), Bud Hedinger(briefly),Cheryl Casone, Gregg Jarrett, Virginia Cha, Jessica Yellin among others. Often the magazine has been stuffed inside standard industrial packages such as sardine-cans and milk cartons. Past MSNBC shows featured hosts such as Soledad O'Brien, Jesse Ventura, Ann Curry, Lawrence O'Donnell, Phil Donahue, Alan Keyes, Pat Buchanan, Bill Press, Jerry Nachman, Ashleigh Banfield, Stone Phillips, Brian Williams, John Hockenberry, John McLaughlin, Curtis Sliwa, Ron Kuby, Mitch Albom, Michael Savage, Bill Moyers, Andrea Mitchell, Mike Barnicle, Deborah Norville, John Gibson, Frank Luntz, Laurie Dhue, Jane Pauley, Leo Laporte, Ron Reagan, Monica Crowley, Sharon Tay and a number of others. Classic forms have included an Äpy printed on a toilet-roll and a bedsheet. None of MSNBC's current anchors have been with the network since its conception. Both are sophomoric; but while Julkku is a standard magazine, Äpy is always a gimmick. rapidly cancelling shows and having its anchors depart after only a couple of years with the network. Fixtures include the capping of the Havis Amanda, a nude female statue in Helsinki, and the biannually alternating publications of ribald matter called Äpy and Julkku. MSNBC is derided by broadcasting analysts for its "revolving door" tactics when it comes to talent, i.e. One tradition is drinking mead, whose alcohol content varies. and 1 a.m. Many people who have graduated from lukio wears the cap. The network cablecasts Meet the Press with Tim Russert each Sunday evening at 10 p.m. From the end of the 19th century, "Fin de Siècle", and onwards, this traditional upper class feast has been co-opted by students attending university, already having received their student cap. Brief news cut-ins are delivered at the bottom of each hour. The student traditions are also one of the main characteristics of "Vappu". with Headliners and Legends followed by a mix of MSNBC Reports, MSNBC Investigates, and other programs. The celebration is typically centered on plentiful use of sparkling wine and other alcoholic beverages. Weekend evenings kick-off at 5 p.m. Today in Finland, Walpurgis Night (Vapunaatto) is, along with New Year's Eve, the biggest carnival-style festivity taking place in the streets of Finland's towns and cities. On Sundays, Weekends airs one hour later at 11 a.m., otherwise the schedule is the same. In Sweden, Valborg is especially notorious because of the excessive amounts of alcohol people consume on that very day. Live news concludes with another half-hour of MSNBC Live at 4:30 hosted by Milissa Rehberger, Natalie Allen or Collette Cassidy. There are also newer student traditions like the carnival parade, the "Cortège", which has been held since 1910 by the students at Chalmers in Gothenburg. and a re-airing of Weekends at 4 p.m. The strongest and most traditional spring festivities are also found in the old university cities, like Uppsala and Lund where both current and graduated students gather at events that take up most of the day from early morning to late night on April 30, or "sista april" ("The last day of april") as most students of Lund call it. Witt then returns to helm MSNBC's live coverage until noon, followed by Contessa Brewer from noon-4 p.m. Most of the songs are from the 19th century and were spread by the students' spring festivities. when the half-hour long Weekends with Maury and Connie, hosted by television news veterans and married couple Connie Chung and Maury Povich, airs. The tradition which is most spread throughout the country is probably singing songs of spring. with Alex Witt and runs through 10 a.m. The expected reward for this task to be paid in eggs. On Saturdays, live coverage begins at 8 a.m. An older tradition from Southern Sweden was for the younger people to collect greens and branches from the woods at twilight, which were used to adorn the houses of the village. Weekends consist of live or topical programs from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. One of the main traditions in Sweden is to light large bonfires, a custom which is most firmly established in Svealand, and which began in Uppland during the 18th century. The move was to allow the staff to plan for the week ahead and allow viewers the chance to sample some of the taped programming that currently airs on the weekends. The forms of celebration in Sweden vary in different parts of the country and between different cities. This is only for the first few weeks of 2006. Walpurgis is one of the main holidays during the year in both Sweden and Finland, alongside of Christmas and Midsummer. to midnight, Crimetime In Primetime airs, featuring episodes of MSNBC Reports and MSNBC Investigates. The phenomenon was first reported on the Brocken." In Germany, Walpurgisnacht, the night from April 30 to May 1, is the night when allegedly the witches hold a large celebration on the Blocksberg and await the arrival of Spring. Monday-Thursday. Walburga was worshipped in the same way that Vikings had celebrated spring and as they spread throughout Europe, the two dates became mixed together and created the Walpurgis Night celebration. Former CNN Crossfire co-host Tucker Carlson hosts The Situation with Tucker Carlson at 11 p.m. Viking fertility celebrations took place around April 30 and due to Walburga being declared a saint at that time of year, her name became associated with the celebrations. Monday-Thursday, and focuses on political, social, media and religious issues. Historically the Walpurgisnacht is derived from Pagan spring customs, where the arrival of spring was celebrated with bonfires at night. Scarborough Country with former Florida representative Joe Scarborough airs at 10 p.m. However she was not made a saint until 1 May in the same year, and that day carries her name in the Swedish calendar. Monday-Thursday. Walburga died on 25 February 779 and that day still carries her name in the Catholic calendar. Former Fox News anchor Rita Cosby hosts Rita Cosby: Live & Direct at 9 p.m. Together with her brothers she travelled to Württemberg, Germany where she became a nun and lived in the convent of Heidenheim, which was founded by her brother Wunibald. This is the second time Olbermann has hosted a show for the network, as he hosted The Big Show from 1997 to 1998. Richard. The higher the story number, the more buzz it is expected to get around the water cooler. The festival is named after Saint Walburga (known in Scandinavia as "Valborg"; alternative forms are "Walpurgis", "Wealdburg", or "Valderburger"), born in Wessex in 710 a niece of Saint Boniface and, according to legend, she was a daughter to the Saxon prince St. Hosted by former ESPN SportsCenter anchor Keith Olbermann, Countdown is styled like a radio music countdown, starting with the day's number five story progressing to number one. . Countdown with Keith Olbermann is a sometimes irreverent look at the day's top news, shown each weekday at 8 p.m. Walpurgis Night (Valborgsmässoafton in Swedish, Vappu in Finnish, Volbriöö in Estonian, Valpurģu nakts or Valpurģi in Latvian, Walpurgisnacht in German) is a holiday celebrated on April 30 or May 1, in Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Germany. "The Abrams Report" and Hardball are sometimes updated for the later airings when news warrants. block reairs from 6-8 p.m. The 4-6 p.m. Hosted by political reporter and author Chris Matthews, Hardball serves up a mix of political and other news, and is sometimes the network's top-rated program. At 5 p.m., Hardball with Chris Matthews airs. The show focuses on the top legal stories of the day. with The Abrams Report, hosted by NBC Chief Legal Correspondent Dan Abrams. 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