Saint Maarten
The Feast of Saint Martin is a festival of light in the run-up to Christmas.
Saint Martin, the patron saint of the city of Utrecht, was a knight who gave half of his warm cloak to a beggar. Through this act of compassion, he has become a symbol of self-sacrifice and kindness. Celebrating Saint Martin’s Day touches your heart.
On November 11, when children go door-to-door carrying lanterns made from hollowed-out pumpkins and tubers, the themes of “light” and “willingness to make sacrifices” are explored.






