Up Helly Aa Fire Festival

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. What is the purpose of Up Helly Aa?

13. What do participants carry during the parade?

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

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

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

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

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