November 11th was St. Martin's Day here is Germany. You can read about it HERE. This is one of the reasons I love living in a small town. Here in Rodenbach, literally the whole town and all the kids, gathered down near the school. The children all carried their paper lanterns and watched St. Martin ride around in a circle, while we (by we I really mean, the village people) sang the St Martin song. Then we followed St Martin on his horse in a parade around the block and when we arrived back at the school, a big bonfire was lit and the children all received these massive pretzels and the adults got to drink gluhwein (pronounced by us americans glue wine). The German's sure do love their Gluhwein (as it is the drink of choice at the Christmas Markets... more on that later).
One of my German friends made Bella this adorable Leprechaun lantern. Bella was so excited to carry around her lantern. Thanks so much Dorothe, you are a talented lantern maker.
St Martin on his horse... and all the kids with their lanterns
The kids with their massive pretzels!
The Bonfire
The girls
The End.
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