Maifest

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Maifest (or Mayfest in English) is the traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring. Maifest is celebrated throughout Germany with the maibaum (maypole) decorated to show off the history and crafts of the town.

Several communities in the United States celebrate Maifest yearly. It has been celebrated in Cincinnati, Ohio, since 1873. [1] Brenham, Texas, has celebrated Maifest since 1880; [2] the town celebrates with costumes and a parade. [3] Maifest is treated as a town holiday, with Brenham ISD releasing students early on the Friday before. [4]

References

  1. ↑ Tolzmann, Don Heinrich (Aug 22, 2011). German Cincinnati Revisited. Arcadia Publishing. p. 27. ISBN   9780738583020 . Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  2. ↑ "The Brenham Maifest Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  3. ↑ "Coronations to highlight annual Maifest". Brenham Banner-Press. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  4. ↑ "Brenham ISD 2021-2022 Instructional Calendar" (PDF). Brenham Independent School District . Retrieved 1 June 2022.


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