Why Do We Celebrate Oktoberfest?: A Fun, Educational, and Illustrated Holiday Book for Kids Curious Minds About Germany's Famous Festival

Discover the royal wedding, giant pretzels, brass bands, parades, and family fun behind Oktoberfest! Why does a festival called Oktoberfest begin mostly in September? What do a princess, a horse race, a wooden hammer, and a meadow full of carnival rides have in common? Why Do We Celebrate Oktoberfest? takes young readers to Munich, Germany, for the history and traditions of the world-famous autumn celebration. The story begins in 1810, when Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria married Princess Therese and Munich residents gathered for a public horse race. The celebration returned, grew, and transformed into the enormous festival known today. Here is what you will discover inside: - A Royal Beginning: Visit the first wedding celebration and learn why the grounds became known as Theresienwiese (Therese's Meadow). - From Horse Race to Giant Festival: Follow Oktoberfest's growth from a simple race and farming displays to enormous halls, parades, rides, games, and international fame. - Traditional Clothing: Discover Tracht (traditional clothing), including Lederhosen leather shorts, Dirndl dresses, aprons, and decorated Alpine hats. - The Famous Opening: Watch Munich's mayor tap the first keg and shout "O'zapft is!" (It is tapped!) as the crowd celebrates the festival's official start. - Music and Delicious Foods: Hear oompah bands and "Ein Prosit" (A Toast) while exploring Brezn pretzels, Hendl roasted chicken, Weisswurst sausage, roasted fish, and gingerbread hearts. - Family Carnival Fun: Ride the Ferris wheel, try the Hau den Lukas strongman game, enjoy discounted Family Days, and discover the festival's early carousel. - Visual Delight: Enjoy beautiful, minimalist colorful illustrations filled with royal carriages, brass bands, traditional clothing, food stalls, rides, and festive lights. - Celebrations Around the World: Travel from Munich to Blumenau and Cincinnati to see how communities have adapted Oktoberfest traditions in their own ways. Perfect for families, classrooms, homeschoolers, and young cultural explorers, this book celebrates history, music, food, friendship, and the joy of gathering together. Grab your copy today and join the world's biggest autumn celebration!