Midnight is a well-known moment in the day. As the devices displaying the time began to spread, namely the clock, the reference point began to be called - this is 00:00, according to the official time zone, which is set in one place or another. What the word "midnight" means will be described in detail in the article.
Description
Considering that this is “midnight,” it should be noted that there are two varieties of it. In the dictionary, this term is described as follows. True Night is the moment of the lowest climax of the so-called visible movement of the day. There is also “midnight midnight,” which is understood as the lower culmination of the “middle” Sun. That is, a fictitious point that moves uniformly along the celestial equator and in its annual movement (always with the true Sun) will pass a point called the vernal equinox.
This terminology appeared because the Earth around the Sun moves in an elliptical orbit, and the axis of rotation deviates from the perpendicular to the plane of the orbit itself. This leads to the fact that the point in time, called astronomical midnight, changes throughout the year by about 15 minutes in one direction or another from the average value. That is why such concepts as “true” and “middle” midnight were introduced.
In everyday life
Midnight is not only a scientific concept. For example, at this time of day, a solemn Easter service begins. In mysticism and magic, midnight also has a sacred meaning. It is believed that at this time begins the reign of evil spirits, which dominates the world. As, for example, Walpurgis Night, Bacchanalia or Sabbath.
It should be noted that during the "Night of the Witches" (Walpurgis), held from April 30 to May 1, in many countries celebrate holidays, bearing other names. This is the “Witch Bonfire” in the Czech Republic, in Celtic countries - Beltein.
Walpurgis Night
The name of this holiday comes from the name of the Christian Saint Walburga, whose day is celebrated on May 1. The holiday itself came from beliefs about rampant evil among the German-speaking peoples (Austrians, Scandinavians, Germans), as well as the Highlanders of Scotland - the Gelov Highlanders.
At this "midnight" bonfires are made on the hills, and people dress up in suits of evil spirits. This was done in order to appease the latter and win over him. It was believed that such actions will help to grow a rich harvest, save and increase livestock. For mountain Scots, this holiday was a cult of sun worship. Bonfires kindled at midnight symbolize the birth of a new star in the beginning of spring.
Sabbat
At midnight, called the Sabbath, according to popular beliefs, witches and evil spirits gather on Bald Mountain. Witches flew there on a broomstick, it was believed that the lightning that was visible that night, this is the traces of their flight. Then Satan appears, and evil spirits begins to report to him for evil deeds.
After this, a feast takes place, the wine is served in cow hooves and horse turtles, and is horse-drawn. The holiday continues with a dance of witches and devils and ends with a sin of sin. After that, the witches fly to their homes, and the demons with Satan go to the underworld.
Case Change
Since writing the lexeme under study is often difficult, it is advisable to decline the word midnight. For clarity, we give examples of sentences.
In the singular:
- Nominative. Midnight came very quickly.
- Genitive. In the New Year everyone is looking forward to midnight.
- Dative. I am grateful for the midnight you spent.
- Accusative. The girl remembered this beautiful midnight for a long time.
- Instrumental. Something must happen this midnight.
- Prepositional. He remembered for a long time about this midnight.
In plural:
- Nominative. Summer midnight was a miracle how good.
- Genitive. I really miss summer midnight.
- Dative. I am happy about the midnight hours spent in nature.
- Accusative. After that, he often recalled the beautiful midnight.
- Instrumental. I admire the starry midnight.
- Prepositional. I will never forget about the dark midnight.