Which tradition is typical of San Juan night, on 23 June?
¿Qué tradición es típica de la noche de San Juan, el 23 de junio?
- AEncender hoguerasLighting bonfires
- BTomar doce uvasEating twelve grapes
- CRegalar librosGiving books as gifts
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✓ Encender hogueras
On the night of San Juan, from 23 to 24 June, it is typical to light bonfires and jump over them, especially on the coast. People celebrate the arrival of summer. Eating twelve grapes is a Nochevieja tradition, and giving books is typical of the Día del Libro (Book Day), on 23 April. Remember the dates: June equals bonfires, April equals books, December equals grapes.
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