Egy név ünnepi tere és ideje az egyéni emlékezetben (János-napi köszöntés a szilágysági Zsibón)
Festive Time and Space of a Name in the Individual Memory. Greetings on the Day of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John in Zsibó/Jibou, Szilágy/Sălaj County
Author(s): Dóra CzégényiSubject(s): Customs / Folklore, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure
Published by: Erdélyi Múzeum-Egyesület
Keywords: carols; chanting; feast; folk custom; name-day; ritual text
Summary/Abstract: Since the sixteenth century János [= John] is one of the most popular Hungarian male name. The name-day of 27th December is an eminent winter feast day. Group singing, chanting, greeting are linked to it. Based on the data of historical and traditional custom of ritual texts, the article limits itself to present the greetings of the Day of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John known in the community of Zsibó – Szilágy county, relying on a person’s commemorations who is/was regularly celebrated.
Journal: Erdélyi Múzeum
- Issue Year: LXXVIII/2016
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 24-36
- Page Count: 13
- Language: Hungarian