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What does Martin's Day (Mārtiņdiena) on 10 November mark in Latvian traditions?

In the exam (Latvian)

Ko latviešu tradīcijās iezīmē Mārtiņdiena 10. novembrī?

  1. aThe end of autumn and the start of winterRudens beigas un ziemas sākumuCorrect answer
  2. bSpring sowing and field workPavasara sēju un lauku darbus
  3. cThe summer solstice and bonfiresVasaras saulgriežus un ugunskurus

Why?

Martin's Day (Mārtiņdiena) ends the autumn work and marks the start of winter; at this time people go around in costumes (ķekatas). The summer solstice is celebrated at Jāņi.

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