St. John’s Night
holiday
Also known as: Noite de São João
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Saint John's Night, also known as Saint John's Eve, is the evening before Saint John the Baptist's Day. This holiday is celebrated on June 24th, which is recognized as the nativity of John the Baptist. Historically, fires known as Saint John's fires were lit on this night to ward off sickness and ill luck. The holiday is also referred to as Midsummer Eve.123
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