Maifest (or Mayfest in English) is the traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring. Maifest is still celebrated throughout Germany with the maibaum ( maypole) decorated to show off the history and crafts of the town.
Maifest, similar to Oktoberfest, has now become a popular celebration throughout the world. 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] Over the years, the celebration has become a community-wide tradition, drawing spectators and participants from all parts of the community. [3] The beginning of Maifest is treated as a town holiday, with Brenham ISD releasing students early on the Friday before. [4]
The town of Hermann, Missouri, also celebrates Maifest, on the third weekend of May.[ citation needed]
Maifest is also a month-long festival in the town of Leavenworth, Washington, a tourist town based on a bavarian village [5]
References
- ^ Tolzmann, Don Heinrich (Aug 22, 2011). German Cincinnati Revisited. Arcadia Publishing. p. 27. ISBN 9780738583020. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ^ "The Brenham Maifest Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Coronations to highlight annual Maifest". Brenham Banner-Press. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Brenham ISD 2021-2022 Instructional Calendar" (PDF). Brenham Independent School District. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ Stoller, Jessica. "Maifest". Leavenworth Washington. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
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Maifest (or Mayfest in English) is the traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring. Maifest is still celebrated throughout Germany with the maibaum ( maypole) decorated to show off the history and crafts of the town.
Maifest, similar to Oktoberfest, has now become a popular celebration throughout the world. 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] Over the years, the celebration has become a community-wide tradition, drawing spectators and participants from all parts of the community. [3] The beginning of Maifest is treated as a town holiday, with Brenham ISD releasing students early on the Friday before. [4]
The town of Hermann, Missouri, also celebrates Maifest, on the third weekend of May.[ citation needed]
Maifest is also a month-long festival in the town of Leavenworth, Washington, a tourist town based on a bavarian village [5]
References
- ^ Tolzmann, Don Heinrich (Aug 22, 2011). German Cincinnati Revisited. Arcadia Publishing. p. 27. ISBN 9780738583020. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ^ "The Brenham Maifest Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Coronations to highlight annual Maifest". Brenham Banner-Press. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Brenham ISD 2021-2022 Instructional Calendar" (PDF). Brenham Independent School District. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ Stoller, Jessica. "Maifest". Leavenworth Washington. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
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