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There is a traditional German custom that has a few things in common with Halloween: Martinstag (St. Martin’s Day, Martinsmas). Although they are very different celebrations, the Catholic Martinstag observance on 11 November includes costumes and a lantern procession for children.
11 lis 2021 · Widely celebrated in Germany, St. Martin’s Day (Martinstag) is a Catholic feast day dedicated to St. Martin of Tours. Martin was born in Hungary, in 316 A.D., and as a teenager joined the...
23 godz. temu · jpg, 413.68 KB. Help your students explore the traditions of** St. Martin’s Day in Germany** with this Reading Comprehension product designed for middle school learners. This resource includes two engaging reading passages that explain the history, customs, and significance of St. Martin’s Day, complete with visuals to support understanding.
On November 11 each year, thousands of young and old celebrate St. Martin’s Day, especially in the predominantly catholic areas of the Rhineland and Southern Germany. German children, some with their parents, carry candle-lit lanterns and sing ‘lantern songs’ in the processional celebration of the saint.
9 sty 2024 · Saint Martin’s Day is one of the holidays in Germany that are extra special for families with small children. Preparing the paper lanterns, singing the songs and participating in the Martinsparade with the Martinsfeuer on the evening of November 11th will create unforgettable memories.
9 lis 2018 · On the eve of November 11, you might come across groups of smiling German children carrying home-made lanterns through towns and cities in Germany. These lantern processions are a tradition of a widely celebrated religious observance known as St. Martin's Day (Martinstag).
St. Martin's Day (Martinstag) on November 11 is a religious observance in Germany that is particularly popular with children. It is dedicated to St. Martin of Tours and celebrates modesty and altruism - both values commonly associated with the Saint.
