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Martinszug

St Martin's lantern procession

noun mar-TEENS-tsook Rare
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Usage Note

Martinszug is the lantern procession held on or around 11 November (St Martin's Day), especially for children. Participants carry homemade lanterns and sing traditional songs. A beloved annual custom in western and southern Germany.

Examples

"Beim Martinszug tragen die Kinder selbstgebastelte Laternen durch die Straßen."

Natural Translation

During the St Martin's procession, children carry homemade lanterns through the streets.

Literal Translation

At-the St-Martin's-procession carry the children self-crafted lanterns through the streets.

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