Customs in autumn

Customs and traditions in autumn

Liachtbratlmontag

The Liachtbratlmontag is a custom that is only known in the Salzkammergut and has been celebrated there for more than 100 years. The farmer originally invited his servants to a roast dinner on the first Monday after Michaelmas (September 29). Today bosses invite their employees to dinner. In Bad Ischl there is a parade on this day for all citizens who celebrate a milestone birthday from the age of 50 onwards.

Golden Saturday nights in Adlwang in October

In the first three October weekends, the Kirtage, which is known far beyond the local borders, takes place in Adlwang. In addition, traditional pilgrimages have been held since 1683. These still attract numerous pilgrims today, who not only attend mass and the Kirtag, but also wash themselves with the healing water of the local spring.

Leonhardiritte on November 6th

In Neukirchen an der Vöckla, St. Leonhard bei Pucking, in Desselbrunn, in Pettenbach and in Weißenbach im Attergau, the Leonhardiritte traditionally take place on November 6th. This day is dedicated to the patron saint of the pack animals and therefore both church attendance, pilgrimage and procession on horseback are celebrated.

Kathrein dance on November 25th

Traditionally, on this date, the last time before the start of Advent is danced and celebrated. After the tradition of the Kathrein dance was relatively forgotten for some time, it has now come to the fore again thanks to the commitment of farmers' associations and rural youth groups.

Advent

The consecration of the Advent wreath marks the beginning of Advent. This takes place on the last Saturday before December 1st. Other Advent customs cultivated in the Salzkammergut include the Advent calendar, Rorate singing, the search for a hostel, Advent blowing, visiting Krampus and Nikolaus as well as Advent and Christmas markets. There are also numerous special customs that are typical of the region. The Christkindl post office in Steyr, the custom of Christmas tree diving in Gmunden, the nativity scene in Bad Ischl and the Friedenslicht, a more recent custom that quickly spread far beyond the country's borders, deserve special mention at this point.

The first Sunday in Advent is also known as Bratwürstlsonntag. On this day, family members like to eat sausages. It is no longer known where this custom originates from.
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