Title
The tradition of the Epiphany in Germany
Caption
The Sternsinger (singer to the star), the childish tradition of the Epiphany in Germany.
The Sternsinger are groups of children dressed as the Three Wise Men with a pilgrim's staff adorned with a gold star, symbolizing the star of Bethlehem, who come knocking on doors, singing and collecting donations or sweets. In thanksgiving for the donations received, they bless the houses by marking with chalk above the door a series of numbers and letters.
Engraving of 1865 after Gustave Brion (1824-1877), French painter and illustrator.
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Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Collection Jaime Abecasis
Reference
LKO09A01_033
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,1Mb (3,1Mb) / 12,3in x 8,5in / 3697 x 2563 (300dpi)