Island Lake Saint Martin's Day Lantern Making & Parade

50444 Drakes Bay Drive,Novi MI 48374

13 November, 2022

Description

Gather at the ILON Boathouse with neighbors and friends for kids to craft lanterns, hear the story of St. Martin from neighbor Margo, enjoy refreshments, & parade the lanterns around ILON! RSVP HERE: https://ILONStMartin.eventbrite.com **PRIVATE EVENT FOR ISLAND LAKE RESIDENTS, GUESTS, AND STROLL ISLAND LAKE SPONSORS** St. Martin's Day (Martinstag) on November 11 is a religious observance in Germany that is particularly popular with children. It is dedicated to St. Martin of Tours and celebrates modesty and altruism - both values commonly associated with the Saint. Usually, on November 11, the streets in Germany are illuminated by the many lanterns carried by children in the annual Saint Martin's Day processions. Bonfires are lit in town squares across the country, and hungry celebrators tuck into food like goose, red cabbage, and dumplings.