Martinmas/Lantern Walk
St. Martin of Tours was born in 316 and died on November 11, 397. He is known as a
deeply religious man who shared his cloak with a beggar and represents the attitude of
brotherliness. According to old customs at this time, as the days become shorter and the
stars appear earlier, children would walk with lanterns through the streets singing. As the
world grows darker, the inner light of man wants to shine forth. Kindergarten children,
younger grade children and parents participate in a Lantern Walk.