Erntedankfest(Harvest Festival) in Germany circa WW2
There is evidence that Erntedankfest celebrations happened thousands of years ago. In Germany, Erntedankfest (literally translated “thanks for the harvest festival“) is a religious holiday, and is celebrated both in the Catholic and Protestant churches. The alter is decorated with sheaves of wheat, and the fruits of the harvest. There is singing, celebration, and often a second service in the evening. After the second service, many communities have a Lanternumzug (Lantern Parade) like St Martin’s day, and even fireworks.
Erntedankfest started as a rural festival. A way of giving thanks for the Harvest, and finally relax after months of work. Today, even though harvesting is done with machines, people still give thanks, and celebrate.
Erntedankfest(Harvest Festival) in Germany circa WW2
There is evidence that Erntedankfest celebrations happened thousands of years ago. In Germany, Erntedankfest (literally translated “thanks for the harvest festival“) is a religious holiday, and is celebrated both in the Catholic and Protestant churches. The alter is decorated with sheaves of wheat, and the fruits of the harvest. There is singing, celebration, and often a second service in the evening. After the second service, many communities have a Lanternumzug (Lantern Parade) like St Martin’s day, and even fireworks.
Erntedankfest started as a rural festival. A way of giving thanks for the Harvest, and finally relax after months of work. Today, even though harvesting is done with machines, people still give thanks, and celebrate.