Easter Fire (Osterfeuer) in Germany

Easter Fire Osterfeuer in Germany
Easter Fire Osterfeuer in Germany

The photos and video above are from an Easter Fire (bonfire) in the German state of Lower Saxony.

What is Easter Fire in Germany?

The Easter Fire, also called as Osterfeuer, represents light in the darkness. It is a symbol of hope and renewal. You can light a candle, or you can burn a bonfire, it’s up to you! Fire represents the light of knowledge, of wisdom, of enlightenment. It signifies the end of winter and the coming of spring, which is the time for rebirth.