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"The Twelfth" in Northern Ireland today[edit][edit]
There are also traditions set to happen on July 11th, the eve of the Twelfth Night, known as the Eleventh Night. On this night, Protestants ignite bonfires all over Northern Ireland to celebrate the commencement of the Twelfth Night.
The reason they use bonfires to symbolize the event, dates back to the pagan celebrations of Midsummer, Bealtaine and Samhain, where fire is used as a symbol of celebration. [1]
Many object to the use of bonfires in Loyalist celebrations today, especially because many bonfires now include "the burning of flags, effigies and election posters." [2]
References[edit]
- ^ Corscadden, Jane (2022-07-06). "The reason bonfires are lit on the Eleventh Night in NI". BelfastLive. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
- ^ "The Twelfth: Why are bonfires lit in Northern Ireland?". BBC News. 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2022-12-15.