Tradition
Luxembourg burns away winter with traditional 'Buergbrennen'
Luxembourg's annual 'Buergbrennen' event this Sunday marks end of winter and start of spring
Winter is to get a farewell fanfare this Sunday as torchlit processions are held throughout Luxembourg, ending in massive crucifix bonfires, a sight that can seem quite bizarre and even a bit scary to foreigners just arriving.
The traditional Buergbrennen event is based on an ancient pagan tradition, marking the end of winter and the start of spring.
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