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What an old man sees sitting down, a young man cannot see standing up.
– Ibo Ethnic Group, Nigeria –
Note: Sitting down or walking while holding your camera about hip high (so-called hip shots) could help you take more interesting photos.
Erntedankfest (Thanksgiving Day) in Germany is celebrated on the first Sunday in October,
The village of Sennfeld (near Schweinfurt) has its own tradition of celebrating this special day with a parade, dancing, eating, and drinking.
Minimum age is three for enrolling in the public dance performance
Thanksgiving - traditional dances
Dancing around the tree - fertility symbol
Traditions of songs and dance
Another dance, another outfit
My three-year-old grandniece will join the junior dancers next year.
Tradition is a guide and not a jailer.
– William Somerset Maugham –
For quite a few years, we have attended this little Bierfest at the local Schützenverein (gun club), somewhere hidden in the forest around Oberursel.
Every year, this fest seems to get smaller. Last year, we missed the music, as there was no band playing. This year again, there was no band, and we even had to ask for a Bierbank (table and benches), so we could sit down.
A very small German Bierfest in Oberursel
No longer was there a menu pinned up either. All they had was Bratwurst, Rindwurst or steaks. We were very happy, nevertheless. Very little was offered, but it was still a very typical German Bierfest.
The highlight was the arrival of the typical Father’s Day group of young men. They, young fathers included, get to take the day off from family. They start drinking as early as they get together and by tractor and wagon, they go fest-hopping. There are so many little beer fests happening on Father’s Day, so by the time they hit the third fest at 2 p.m., they are halfway drunk.
Father's Day wagon ride
They arrived with loud music, loud conversation, and approached the fest in a very cheerful mood.
Portable Bierfest on Father's Day
On our way out, we got to take a look at their tractor and wagon. They drink while traveling around in the wagon, and they drink again at every Bierfest or Biergarten.
This is not only tolerated, but also normal in rural German culture.
I grew up with this tradition, but find it most surprising how popular it still is today.
And by the way – today, 2 June 2011, is Christ Ascension Day. Father’s Day in Germany is always on this public holiday.
My name is Maria Shipley. I live in Oberursel, Germany with my husband, son and daughter. I … Read more
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