Martinstag

Last Tuesday was a holiday - Martinstag. It is not a national holiday, more a holiday for kids although adults usually enjoy a goose dinner with friends. The holiday derives from a knight who lived in France. He had a really big red coat and when he saw a cold homeless man outside the castle, he used his sword to cut the coat in half and share it with the man. This act of kindness granted him the title St. Martin. Max, Tom, Moritz, Sabine, Isabelle and I went to the Kindergarten to celebrate which includes a parade with lanterns and songs. There are also special cookies which are in the shape of a man. They are not like American cookies, they are big, fluffy and taste like challah bread. It is also the start of the Gluehwein season so there is plenty of that to be found. Lots of fun!