Up Helly Aa Fire Festival

1. During which month does Up Helly Aa typically take place?

2. What is the purpose of Up Helly Aa?

3. How long does it typically takes to plan each Up Helly Aa festival?

4. What does the term ‘Up Helly Aa’ loosely translate to?

5. In which town is the largest Up Helly Aa celebration held?

6. What do participants carry during the parade?

7. What type of costumes do participants in the Jarl Squad traditionally wear?

8. What happens to the Viking longship at the end of the procession?

9. What type of songs are sung during the festival?

10. What is the name of the squad leader who leads the Up Helly Aa procession?

11. Which group oversees the organization of Up Helly Aa?

12. When was the modern version of Up Helly Aa first celebrated?

13. What is the Jarl’s squad commonly known as?

14. What historical culture does Up Helly Aa primarily honor?

15. What is the central feature of the Up Helly Aa celebration?

16. What event marks the end of the Up Helly Aa celebration?

17. In which Scottish region is the Up Helly Aa fire festival celebrated?

18. Who are the ‘guizers’ in the Up Helly Aa festival?