Fia Faia

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Setting

Outdoors

Language

Catalan

Traditional act

Fia Faia

Date

Christmas Eve

What's it about

Festive tradition of Christmas Eve in Sant Julià de Cerdanyola. Preparations begin a month in advance with the collection of herb (Cephalaria leucantha) by the children. At nightfall, the fallaires light the torches and descend from the mountain to the square, which is illuminated only by the fire. The chant 'Fia-faia, Fia-faia, que Nostre Senyor ha nascut a la paia' is recited and people jump over the fire as a symbol of renewal. The following morning, the objects prepared during the night are collected.

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