Children create or obtain lanterns and participate in a nighttime procession, often led by a person on horseback dressed as St. Martin. The lanterns symbolize the light that St. Martin brought to the world through his act of kindness.
Come explore the wonders of the ocean during Half-Price Friday Night at the Baltimore National Aquarium! Your host, Andrea S.—a marine science enthusiast and fluent German speaker—will lead an exciting guided tour of the exhibits in German. Thanks to the Aquarium’s Community Connections program, we have 14 free tickets available for this event—first come, first […]
The “Schultüte” is a cherished German tradition where children starting first grade receive a large, decorated cone filled with treats and school supplies. This tradition, also known as “Schultüte” (school cone), is a way to make the first day of school more exciting and to ease the transition from kindergarten. The Schultüte is typically given on the first […]
