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Martin’s Day procession in Erfurt, Thuringia. In protestant Berlin and other parts of northern Germany, the processions have been rebranded as the secular Laternenfest (Lantern Festival). Martin in which Martin, believing himself unworthy of becoming a bishop, attempts to hide himself in a stable filled with geese. This is in reference to a part of the legend of St. Martin’s Day will generally eat a Martinsgans (Martin’s Goose) for dinner. In some regions, they also go door to door and sing for sweets, fruit or cookies.įamilies marking St. Traditionally, children dress up and head out onto the streets in a little procession with paper lanterns. Martin’s Day) on November 11th is a charming German custom that has a fair bit in common with Halloween. Largely celebrated in Germany’s catholic states, Martinstag (St. Why not get a group of friends together and check out what’s going on in your area? In Berlin, for instance, stages are set up all around Brandenburg Gate each year, with music performances, comedy and street theatre.Ħ. This year, the date falls on a Monday, meaning people can look forward to a long weekend with fireworks and local celebrations.
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