The traditional Portuguese flower custom celebrated on the eve of May 1st

Apr 30 (edited) • 🔍🤔 Portugal Club Quiz 🤔🔍

On the night of April 30th, people across Portugal (especially in the north and the Algarve) place yellow flowers on their doors, windows, and even their cars.

Why do they do it?

To ward off the 'Burra': Legend says that a literal 'evil spirit' or a donkey (the Burra) comes by on the night of April 30th. If she sees the flowers, she stops to count them, gets confused, and leaves the house in peace.
The Hunger Myth: It’s also said to keep hunger away from the household for the coming year.

What is the name of the traditional Portuguese flower custom...

BONUS: What do the Portuguese call the bright yellow flowers we see growing wild all over Portuguese hillsides right now?

Image

A) As Papoilas (The Poppies)

B) As Maias (The Mayas/Brooms)

C) Os Girassóis (The Sunflowers)

D) As Rosas de Abril (The April Roses)

4 votes

1 comment