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Johannesfeier

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June 30th 2014
On Saturday night we went to the Johannesfeier. It started at around 9:15 (or 21:15 if you want to get real German with it) and consisted of a huge bonfire in the center of a clearing on the school grounds. It represents the summer solstice and was funded by the nearby catholic church. There was no rope or barrier to stop people from approaching the fire which we thought was very odd, yet the rand ... read more

Europe » Germany

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more