Description
In Waldstatt, the Gidio Hosenstoss is burnt on a giant spark on the Sunday after Ash Wednesday, known as Sparkensonntag. This marks the end of the carnival. The lighting of large fires is part of the carnival and fertility rites and is a pagan custom. The fires were originally lit to drive away the winter. The burning of the woodpile is meant to herald the arrival of spring.
Highlights
- Gidio Hosenstoss burned in a giant bonfire
- Celebrated on the Sunday after Ash Wednesday
- Marks the end of the carnival season
General Information
Spark Sunday, or Sparkensonntag, takes place in Waldstatt, Switzerland, and features the burning of Gidio Hosenstoss as a traditional farewell to the carnival. This event is rooted in pagan customs, symbolizing the end of winter and the arrival of spring.
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