Every day life and occasional adventures of Emily Snow and Family

Friday, November 13, 2009

St. Martin's Parade, 2009

These parades are usually done in some of the German villages at night, on the 11th of November. But, Thomas' school does their own during the day (this year on November 9th), along with a brief assembly/play for the lower grades.


the beggar
(he REALLY got into character!)

St. Martin riding his horse, Shimmel

Thomas getting ready for the parade around the school.








"What do you mean I can't play on the playground?"

You can't see it, but there is a small bonfire there. I understand the bonfires in the villages are pretty large, but they kept it small at the school.

The children all received one of these after the parade, it's a pretzel.


Until later,

Emily


2 comments:

Mom said...

That is very interesting. I love the lanterns and the pretzel that's a lot of work. The kids look like they are having a good time. Hug the boys and take care. Love Always Mom

EJS said...

It's so cool that he gets to experience another culture like this. So much better than just vacationing there. I hope he remembers some of it.