Liichtmess Dag - Candlemas Day/Festival of Lights/Midwinter Festival/Imbolc/Beginning of spring according to various northern European calendars)
Today we celebrate “Liichtmess Dag” in
Candles were traditionally lit on this day and today children go from house to house with colorful lanterns, singing the traditional “Léiwer Herrgottsblieschen” wishing friends and neighbors, Happiness and Good Health, in exchange for a treat (usually candy but nowadays often cash).
Groundhog Day in the
Here is the lovely Hannah S. from Belvaux braving the arctic cold (in politically correct faux-fur) ready for “liichten” (lighting).
Hello, I'm so happy to see the lovely Hannah on your blog !!!! I know her !!!! I'm working with Margot !!!!
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Stéphanie R.
Hello Stephanie and MERCI BEAUCOUP. How nice of you to write, I appreciate.
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ReplyDeleteCan Hanna predict how many more weeks of winter we have to endure, or this is exclusive to the groundhog? It is so cold!!!
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ReplyDeleteI believe she can. I was told she has super powers :)