Buergbrennen is a celebration centred on a huge bonfire which takes place on the first Sunday in Lent in Luxembourg and surrounding areas. In Germany it is called Burgbrennen, in France and Belgium it is known as the dimanche des Brandons. It is based on old traditions representing the end of winter and the coming of spring.[1]
- ^ "Die Geschichte des Buergbrennens" Archived 2011-07-22 at the Wayback Machine, Neuspelter Buergbrenner a.s.b.l.. (in German) Retrieved 22 February 2011.