"""The feast of S. John's Day, June 24, called by the Lettish people """"Ligo,"""" is one of the merriest Latvian holidays. It is on this occasion that the country people decorate themselves and their houses with garlands of foliage, preferably oak leaves. Old and young participate in this festival, which is a remnant of pagan celebrations in connection with the ancient nature-worship of the Lettish"""
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