Laternelaufen

Laternelaufen pronounced [laˈtɛʁnəˌlaʊ̯fn̩] ('Walking with Lanterns') is a German tradition held on or around St. Martin's Day on 11 November. Children (usually in kindergarten and elementary school, ages 5 to 12 years) walk along the streets in the early evening or after nightfall, holding colourful, often self-made lanterns while singing traditional songs (Laternenumzug, 'Lantern Pageant').

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