聽同事說起, 今天是St. Martin Day in Germany, 同事還用英文跟我解釋了聖馬丁日的由來, 是個很有趣的故事, 也是個溫馨的故事, 故事是說從前從前有個馬丁好人, 幫助了其他的同伴, 所以後來的人為了紀念他, 所以在11月11號都要吃長的像上面照片的人形麵包, 麵包上一定要有個煙斗... 還有每個人也可以在這一天"提燈籠", 竟然跟中國的元宵節提燈籠的感覺超像...呵!! 這個德國文化, 還真是可愛哩!!
下面有聖馬丁日的由來, 英文版=>
On the 11th day of the 11th month at exactly 11 minutes past 11 o'clock a.m. St. Martin's day is celebrated. It is mostly favored by youth and rural population. Martin, the bishop of Tours, lived in the 4th century. The soldier in his past, he was given this title due to his exemplary way of life.
Actually, this holiday originated from France, then spread to Germany, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe. It is considered to be the most popular of all the saints' days. St. Martin's day celebrates the end of the agrarian year and the beginning of the harvesting. The second meaning of this day is the end of the period of all souls, that started on November, 1st with Halloween, or All Saints' Day. That is why St. Martin's day's activities resemble those done on Halloween. People, mostly children, walk down the streets with lanterns and torches, and sing Martin's songs praising the saint's generosity. Then kids come into the nearby houses and by singing songs, dancing, or citing poems earn sweets, pies, or whatever the host can give them.
The symbol of the St. Martin's day is the goose. There is a legend saying that geese have betrayed him with their gabbling when he tried to hide in a stall as he was to be appointed bishop. So, the birds are "sacrificed" being butchered on this day. This is a good time for that, as they are quite ready for harvesting. Moreover, the goose has proved to be multipurpose: feathers are used for pillows and featherbeds, quills are used for writing, the eggs are good for baking, the fat is needed for baking and can be eaten on bread, the bird makes a great "Braten," and even the wing can be used for dusting! Why not take chance and make use of such a wonderful animal?
Besides, it is a great chance to have fun with your friends!
Source: Germany Culture
-no.827-
Friday, November 11, 2005
St. Martin's Day
聽同事說起, 今天是St. Martin Day in Germany, 同事還用英文跟我解釋了聖馬丁日的由來, 是個很有趣的故事, 也是個溫馨的故事, 故事是說從前從前有個馬丁好人, 幫助了其他的同伴, 所以後來的人為了紀念他, 所以在11月11號都要吃長的像上面照片的人形麵包, 麵包上一定要有個煙斗... 還有每個人也可以在這一天"提燈籠", 竟然跟中國的元宵節提燈籠的感覺超像...呵!! 這個德國文化, 還真是可愛哩!!
下面有聖馬丁日的由來, 英文版=>
On the 11th day of the 11th month at exactly 11 minutes past 11 o'clock a.m. St. Martin's day is celebrated. It is mostly favored by youth and rural population. Martin, the bishop of Tours, lived in the 4th century. The soldier in his past, he was given this title due to his exemplary way of life.
Actually, this holiday originated from France, then spread to Germany, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe. It is considered to be the most popular of all the saints' days. St. Martin's day celebrates the end of the agrarian year and the beginning of the harvesting. The second meaning of this day is the end of the period of all souls, that started on November, 1st with Halloween, or All Saints' Day. That is why St. Martin's day's activities resemble those done on Halloween. People, mostly children, walk down the streets with lanterns and torches, and sing Martin's songs praising the saint's generosity. Then kids come into the nearby houses and by singing songs, dancing, or citing poems earn sweets, pies, or whatever the host can give them.
The symbol of the St. Martin's day is the goose. There is a legend saying that geese have betrayed him with their gabbling when he tried to hide in a stall as he was to be appointed bishop. So, the birds are "sacrificed" being butchered on this day. This is a good time for that, as they are quite ready for harvesting. Moreover, the goose has proved to be multipurpose: feathers are used for pillows and featherbeds, quills are used for writing, the eggs are good for baking, the fat is needed for baking and can be eaten on bread, the bird makes a great "Braten," and even the wing can be used for dusting! Why not take chance and make use of such a wonderful animal?
Besides, it is a great chance to have fun with your friends!
Source: Germany Culture
-no.827-
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2 comments:
德國的麵包與白酒真的很棒,
我也超愛的...
這個人型麵包, 看起來不怎麼樣,
但是吃起來還是不錯吃耶!!
吃完麵包, 還拿起那個塑膠製的笛子,
吹他個兩下, 在玩他個幾分鐘,
過過癮就放到一邊涼快去囉!!
現在幾乎每天早上都吃麵包果腹,
竟然不會覺得反胃,
還挺喜歡在早上吃麵包哩!!
^_^
Ariel
嘖！～～
你怎麼知道我是這樣吃聖馬丁的？！
^_*
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