Understanding the Role of the Mainbaum in German and Austrian Spring Customs

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Introduction Every year, as winter gives way to spring, town squares across Germany, Austria, and neighbouring regions undergo a striking transformation. A towering, decorated pole, often stretching 18 to 30 metres into the sky, rises above the community, adorned with ribbons, wreaths, carved guild signs, and the vivid blue-and-white colours of Bavaria. This is the … Read more