On the eve of April 30th, the “Walpurgisnacht”, witches meet on the Brocken mountain to celebrate and mate with the devil. But the night is named after a Saint. Read here about Saint Walburga and her connection to the witches’ night.
Maibowle or Waldmeisterbowle is a punch made with woodruff and traditionally drunk in May. Though, if you use woodruff syrup you can enjoy this refreshing wine all summer long.
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