Get Your Lederhosen Ready! It's Oktoberfest Season! 🥨🍺
Hey everyone! Can you feel it in the air? That special time of year when the sound of cheerful music fills giant tents, the smell of giant pretzels is everywhere, and friends gather to say "Prost!"? That's right, it's Oktoberfest season ! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a curious newbie, let's dive into the world's biggest and friendliest festival. Wait... Why Is It in September? 🤔 Let's get the biggest question out of the way first. Why is "Oktoberfest" mostly in... September? It's a funny story! The very first Oktoberfest was a giant party to celebrate a royal wedding back in 1810. King Ludwig I married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 12th. They threw a massive public festival on the fields in front of the city gates, and it was such a blast that they decided to do it every year! Over time, they moved the start date to September to take advantage of the warmer and sunnier weather. More sunshine = more fun! ...