Laternelaufen
German tradition at St. Martin's Day / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Laternelaufen pronounced [laˈtɛʁnəˌlaʊ̯fn̩] ('Walking with Lanterns') is a German tradition for the time around St. Martin's Day. On 11 November (or later/earlier for reasons of appointment) children (usually in kindergarten and elementary school age) walk along the streets holding colourful, often self-made lanterns while singing traditional songs (Laternenumzug, 'Lantern Pageant'). Laternelaufen is slightly competing with Halloween, but they are different enough to coexist.