On November 11, the whole of Germany celebrates St. Martin's Day dedicated to Martin of Tours. People traditionally light pumpkin lanterns with a candle inside and organize colorful parades often headed by a horseman dressed like a Roman soldier. The festival ends with lighting a fire and treating children with the so-called Weckmann - a yeast dough figure. It is a family holiday that is accompanied by the preparation of traditional special dishes such as baked goose and sweet treats.
December is the time of the biggest fair. Of course, we're talking about Weihnachtsmarkt. It opens in the central streets of the city (Münsterplatz, Bottlerplatz, Friedensplatz, Windeckstraßem, and Poststraße). At this time, the whole city, especially the fair venues, turn into a village where Weinachtsmann seems to live. Especially if you attend the fair at night when a unique fairy-tale atmosphere makes you feel like a child. The event begins on Friday before the traditional German holiday of Totensonntag and lasts until Christmas.
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