Walpurgis Night Timeline

Search Results

c. 870 CE

Walpurgis Night established in Germany to commemorate the canonization of St. Walpurga; Christianizing the earlier pagan celebrations of Beltane and May Day on 1 May.

Visual Timeline

To navigate the timeline, click and drag it with your mouse, or click on the timeline overview on the bottom.

Legend:
Arts & Culture Cities & Buildings Civilization & Science Migration & Trade Nature & Climate Philosophy & Religion Rulers & Politics States & Territories War(fare) & Battles

870 CE

870 CE: Walpurgis Night established in Germany to commemorate the canonization of St. Walpurga; Christianizing the earlier pagan celebrations of Beltane and May Day on 1 May.

870 CE