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Bonfires of Saint John
The Bonfires of Saint John ((スペイン語:Hogueras de San Juan), (カタルーニャ語、バレンシア語:Fogueres de Sant Joan), (ガリシア語:Noite de San Xoán)) is a traditional and popular festival celebrated around the world during Midsummer, which takes place on the evening of 23 June, St. John's Eve. It is customary in many cities and towns in Spain; the largest one takes place in Alicante, where it is the most important festival in the city. The biggest celebration in Portugal is held in Porto, where it is known as the Festa de São João do Porto.
The bonfires are particularly popular in many Catalan-speaking areas like Catalonia and the Valencian Community, and for this reason some Catalan nationalists regard 24 June as ''the Catalan nation day.''
==History==
The festivals of Midsummer's Eve (St. John's Eve among Christians) have roots in ancient celebrations related to the summer solstice. Bonfires were lit to protect against evil spirits which were believed to roam freely when the sun was turning southward again. In later years, witches were also thought to be on their way to meetings with other powerful beings.
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