It is Oktoberfest, so it should happens in October, not September. But why does it happen in September?
2006-09-27 02:45:45 · 5 answers · asked by Ertyslan 1 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Cause if you wait until October... standing in the cold with a beer isn't as fun.. that is a good question
And I think it also might be a celebration in September to bring in the new month
2006-09-27 02:49:27 · answer #1 · answered by RUNINTLKT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Historically, in old Germany, the brewing season began with the fall harvest of barley and hops and any beer left at harvest time had to be consumed before the new beer arrived. September was designated as the time to drink-up all of last season's beer. It officially became Oktoberfest in 1810, when Ludwig I, the Crown Prince of Bavaria declared a 16-day celebration in commemoration of his wedding
2006-09-27 09:54:55 · answer #2 · answered by socaldollbaby73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oktoberfest literaly should be in October. However, it has evolved to celebrations associated with harvest times-Sept., Oct. and even early Nov. Frequently communitees and organizations use the term loosely for any festival held from September on.
2006-09-27 10:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It welcomes October into the year. The one that happens in Stuttgart (2nd largest i believe) started last saturday, and the fest in Munich started even earlier
2006-09-27 09:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by bhamonkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it in Norway ?
2006-09-27 09:54:23 · answer #5 · answered by ghreewala 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋