St. Martin's Day - Wikipedia
St Martin is the patron saint of the city of Utrecht. In Flanders, the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium, St Martin's Eve is celebrated on the evening of 10 November, mainly in West Flanders and around Ypres. Children go through the streets with paper lanterns and candles, and sing songs about St Martin.
Martinstag and St. Martin • The German Way & More
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.
Martinstag – Wikipedia
Der Martinstag (auch Sankt-Martins-Tag oder Martinsfest, in Bayern und Österreich auch Martini, von lat. [Festum Sancti] Martini, „Fest des heiligen Martin“) ist im Kirchenjahr das Fest des heiligen Martin von Tours am 11. November.
St. Martin's Day Traditions - Germanfoods.org
A look at the traditions of St. Martin's Day and the history behind this fun and food filled day of the legendary St. Martin, Bishop of Tours.
Halloween in Germany • The German Way & More
There is an old traditional German custom that has a few things in common with Halloween: Martinstag (St. Martin’s Day, Martinsmas). The Catholic Martinstag observance on November 11 includes costumes and a lantern procession for children.
Sankt Martin: Warum feiern wir am 11. November den Martinstag?
Oct 29, 2024 · Laternenumzüge und Gänsebraten - diese Bräuche verbinden wir mit dem 11. November, dem Martinstag. Doch wer war Sankt Martin? Und was hatte er mit Laternen und Gänsen zu tun?
Essential German to Celebrate St Martin's Day in November
Nov 10, 2022 · Have you heard about Martinstag (St Martin’s Day)? It’s a great way to celebrate as the autumn season begins in Germany, so you can talk to your German friends about the St Martin’s lanterns, bonfires, and songs.
St. Martin’s Day (Martinstag) – November 11 - German Culture
Nov 11, 2015 · Although Martinstag is a Catholic observance, German Protestants also consider November 11th a special day. On this date the Protestant reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546) was christened, making it his Tauftag. It is celebrated in much the …
Martinstag, Laternenumzug and Martinsgans – German Institute …
Nov 10, 2022 · Martinstag, Laternenumzug and Martinsgans. by Maria Phan. On November 11, Martinstag is celebrated in Germany with many traditions. Martin of Tours was the third Bishop of Tours in France during the 4 th century AD/CE. There are …
Sankt Martin 2024: Wann ist Martinstag und ist er ein Feiertag?
4 days ago · Wann ist Martinstag 2024? In diesem Jahr findet der Martinstag am Montag, den 11. November 2024 statt. Der Sankt Martinstag wird insbesondere mit Laternenumzügen – auch Martinsumzügen – in Verbindung gebracht. Dementsprechend beginnt der hauptsächliche Teil des Martinstags nach Einbruch der Dunkelheit.