st martin's day (Meaning)
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st martin's day (n)
the feast of Saint Martin; a quarter day in Scotland
Synonyms & Antonyms of st martin's day
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st martin's day Sentence Examples
- The humble goose remains a traditional delicacy served on St Martin's Day in many European countries.
- On St Martin's Day, children in Germany craft colorful lanterns for a procession that symbolizes the arrival of autumn.
- Wine tasting events are often held on St Martin's Day to mark the end of the grape harvest.
- The custom of eating roast pork on St Martin's Day has its roots in medieval Germany and is still popular today.
- St Martin's Day is celebrated as a national holiday in Poland, with traditional folk music and bonfires.
- Hungarians celebrate St Martin's Day with a traditional goose feast and a folk dance called "Martin's Gallop."
- In Austria, St Martin's Day is marked by the distribution of Martiniganserl (goose) and pastries shaped like horseshoes.
- The lighting of bonfires on St Martin's Day is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.
- St Martin's Day marks the end of the agricultural year and the transition to the darker winter months.
- The legend of St Martin's generosity towards the poor has inspired acts of charity and goodwill during St Martin's Day celebrations.
FAQs About the word st martin's day
the feast of Saint Martin; a quarter day in Scotland
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The humble goose remains a traditional delicacy served on St Martin's Day in many European countries.
On St Martin's Day, children in Germany craft colorful lanterns for a procession that symbolizes the arrival of autumn.
Wine tasting events are often held on St Martin's Day to mark the end of the grape harvest.
The custom of eating roast pork on St Martin's Day has its roots in medieval Germany and is still popular today.
