Martinmas and St. Catherine’s day
9th of November from 11
AM to 4 PM
In the dark time of late autumn, St. Martin’s Day (10 November) and St. Catherine’s Day (25 November) are among the most delightful holidays passed down to us by our ancestors. During the November season of remembering the departed, when autumn’s outdoor work is done, masked figures go from house to house –
the boisterous Martinmas guisers and the graceful Catherine’s guisers. Martins bring good fortune for the harvest, while Catherines bring luck for the livestock. These visitors are always warmly welcomed, as they bring variety and vitality to everyday life.
It is above all thanks to the joyful tradition of masking and dressing up that these folk calendar holidays remain so full of life. The
Martinmas and St. Catherine’s day
at the Estonian Open Air Museum, which combines both celebrations, sparks imagination and, in addition to good cheer, inspires people to revive old folk customs.
Put on your guiser’s costume and come guising at the Estonian Open Air Museum!
A journey from farmhouse to farmhouse awaits you, filled with fun challenges and riddles. Here you can meet other Martins and Catherines, sing together, and dance with joy!
Admission to the event is free for Tallinn Card holders!
