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About the plants
Plants at home, decorative and other plants around the farmstead in a historical aspect. What…
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Were the houses decorated on Līgo [Jāņi; Midsummer night festival]?
Of course. Front door was decorated in almost every house. Well, but if Janis’ gate…
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What can you tell me about wedding?
Weddings still happen, thank God, people still get married. In our area, as it has…
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What and how did people sing when they got together?
Well, the repertoire was determined by many different aspects. If they had family gatherings, neighbourhood…
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What can you tell me about Shrovetide traditions?
Well, from the point of view of folklore, Shrovetide traditions are connected with masks’ activities,…