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Bonfires & Egg Hunt: Fun Easter Traditions in Germany

April 9, 2017 GW Administrator 0

From the name to the bunny, it’s all German. The name Easter was first appropriated by the Christian calendar. First it was the pagan festival Ostara, celebrated on the vernal equinox, around March 21 in […]

Easter Bonfires in Hamburg & Northern Germany

March 28, 2016 GW Administrator 0

March 28, 2016 Easter bonfires are one of the most common Easter customs in Germany. Their origins can be traced back as a custom to the 16th century, but likely actually date back to pre-Christian times. […]