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November 11, 2015

St. Martin's Day

Holidays and events in Austria November 11 in Austria celebrate St. Martin's Day. The history of this feast is very ancient - it is first mentioned in chronicles dating from 1171. Originally it was a pagan festival in honor of harvesting.

Some countries "carnival" to the fullest - it would be an excuse, but the fine Austria is famous for its balls. The Austrians not only always grumble, but also know how to celebrate holidays.

It is quite appropriate for the Austrians to give one gift to all on the birthday or anniversary, at the same time, the birthday person will announce what gift he would like to receive so that the guests do not were tormented by choice.

Public holidays in Austria 13. And, 10 of them are religious and are celebrated according to the accepted Gregorian calendar in the Catholic world: Easter, Christmas, Trinity, Ascension and others.

On religious holidays Austrians give each other incense and, for the Rosary beads, beautifully designed editions of the Bible. It is still accepted to give children on the occasion of the first participle.

It is quite appropriate for the Austrians to give one gift to everyone at the birthday or anniversary, however, the birthday person will definitely announce what gift he would like to receive so that the guests would not suffer the choice.

As of November, there are three sacred festivals in Austria. On the 1st of the day the citizens celebrate the All Saints Day, which is the official holiday in the country. Then the Day of All Saints smoothly passes on the Day of Remembrance of the Dead, celebrated on November 2. From the very morning people go to the cemetery, often with prayers and hymns, put in order the graves and put burning candles. In many places in Austria, it is customary to present the deceased with bread, and in the Tyrol it is customary on the night and on the Day of Remembrance of the Dead to put food on the table for "poor souls."

November 15 in some areas of the country celebrate the Memorial Day of Leopold, Saint Austria and Vienna. On November 11, Catholics honor St. Martin's memory.

On Martinigansel, the Austrians eat goose with dumplings, red cabbage and chestnuts.

But, as they say, do not goose all the Austrians celebrate St. Martin's Day. They gather and go to Heirigers - small restaurants on the outskirts of Vienna, where they serve young wine. It is November 11 that is officially considered the day of the wine of the new harvest, and the drink of the last year from this moment becomes old. In addition, the season of balls and carnivals traditionally opens from Martinigansel.

Balls are held in Vienna from late December to late March. Over the winter in the capital of Austria, they hold up to 400! Traditionally, the season opens with the Imperial Ball in the Hofburg, and the peak is in February. At this time, Vienna turns into a fairy-tale castle, in which everything is dressed elegantly and dancing waltzes!

If you want to participate in a ball, in Vienna you can rent absolutely any outfit - a dress, a tuxedo and even shoes!

Interestingly, many balls in Vienna today are arranged by representatives of a profession. Tourists like the dance festival owners coffee houses. At this time, the imperial residence Hofburg becomes a dance cafe, where the confectioners arrange a ballet of desserts!