Up Helly Aa Fire Festival

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

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

3. What is the purpose of Up Helly Aa?

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

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

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

7. What do participants carry during the parade?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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