La noche de San Juan – short version

The Night of San Juan

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  • First, read the English version.
  • Next, read the Spanish version.
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  • Listen several times, following along on the transcript.
  • Finally, listen without looking at the transcript.
  • See how many words and phrases you can pick out.
  • Then try the long version.

 

Short Version

The Night of San Juan

In Spain the Night of San Juan is celebrated as the welcoming of the summer solstice. In this magical night generations
of families in many towns around the country meet at the town plaza to witness the bonfire burning. Supposedly, the fire
purifies and allows one to enter the summer season free from misfortunes.

La Noche de San Juan

En España la Noche de San Juan es celebrada como recibimiento del solsticio de verano. En esta noche mágica generaciones
de familias en muchos lugares del país se reunen en la plaza del pueblo para ver arder la hoguera. Supuestamente el fuego
purifica y te hace entrar en la estación veraniega libre de males.