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Exciting St. Martin's Festival in Möhra: parade for the joy of the little ones!
On November 12th, 2025, a St. Martin's Day parade with children's participation and theater play took place in Möhra under dry conditions.
Exciting St. Martin's Festival in Möhra: parade for the joy of the little ones!
The St. Martin's Day parade in Möhra brought bright eyes and happy faces when it took place on November 11, 2025 under dry conditions. In front of the Martin Luther daycare center, where the event began, the forecourt was filled 30 minutes before the big event with a colorful group of children, parents and grandparents who were full of anticipation for the parade. Pastor Martin Weber gave a warm welcome before Saint Martin led the procession on horseback. In contrast to last year, when the rain dampened the celebrations, this time the atmosphere was undimmed - an all-round successful evening for the young and old participants.
Why do we actually celebrate St. Martin’s Day? This important day, celebrated on November 11th, is closely linked to various customs such as lantern parades and the consumption of roast goose. Saint Martin himself was a Roman soldier born around 316 AD. One of the most famous legends tells that Martin shared his coat with a cold beggar, who later revealed himself to him in a dream as Jesus Christ. Martin is also revered as the patron saint of many people, including winemakers and beggars. To celebrate St. Martin's Day, children traditionally made torches and lanterns to parade through the streets, which beautifully underlines the spirit of these celebrations.
Customs surrounding St. Martin's Day
The St. Martin's Day traditions are not only diverse, but often also steeped in history. The day used to coincide with the due date for taxes and duties, which were often paid in the form of geese. These customs have been preserved in many ways, and today we can still find St. Martin's goose, St. Martin's fire and the popular St. Martin's song, which tells the story of St. Martin NDR.
Although St. Martin's Day is not a public holiday, it is celebrated with much joy in the Protestant regions of this country. The memory of Martin Luther, whose birthday is November 10th, adds to the significance of this festive time. St. Martin's Day combines tradition, relaxation and togetherness in a wonderful way.
For the participants and the organizers, the happy faces, the colorful lanterns and the singing together will be remembered for a long time. The events in Möhra show how appreciation for life and community is passed on from generation to generation through small and large steps. In southern Thuringiareported on this pleasant move and made it clear how important such events are for the community.