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<b>Cookie Cutter for Saint Martin's Day on November 11th.</b> Measurements in mm. The following text is written by Janina Mogendorf, Germany, Bonn - January 7th, 2015, and describes who Saint Martin was and what he did. <b>Who Is Saint Martin?</b> _____________________ Each year, a rider with a magnificent cloak represents the saint during the Saint Martin's procession. We celebrate the Saint Martin's Day in his honor. Who was this special man? Every year, on November 11th, people all around hold Saint Martin's processions. Especially children walk through the streets with beautiful handmade lanterns and sing Saint Martin's songs. Alongside them is always a rider with a magnificent cloak on a horse, representing Saint Martin. We celebrate the Saint Martin's Day in his honor. Who was this holy man anyway? He was actually called Martin of Tours. Born in 316 or 317 in Savaria, which belonged to the Roman Empire at that time and is now part of Hungary, he was a son of a Roman officer. Therefore, Martin had to join the military against his will. At just 15 years old, he was appointed as a bodyguard to Emperor Constantine. <b>The Good Deed</b> During his time as a soldier, a famous story occurred that we now sing in the song "Saint Martin". The 17-year-old was stationed in the north of modern-day France. On a cold winter day, he rode out through the city gate when he met a poor man who had no clothes on. The beggar spoke to him and asked for help. Martin had nothing with him except his sword and cloak that he could give to the beggar. So, he took his sword and cut his cloak in half. He gave one half to the beggar and put the other half over his own shoulders. That night, Martin had a dream: he saw Jesus wearing the half of the cloak that Martin had given to the beggar. For this good deed, Martin is revered today and should be an example for loving our neighbors as ourselves. <b>A Special Commemoration Day</b> By the way: While people remember many saints on their death day, Saint Martin makes an exception. He died on November 8th, 397, but we celebrate him on November 11th. This is because November 11th has been a holiday for farmers for many centuries, similar to a harvest festival where the harvested fruits have already been processed and the summer's work was completed.