any differences but they all posses the same great love for tradition.The traditions passed down by the Bavarian people include everything from festivals to ancestral clothing. The people have frequent opportunities to celebrate throughout the year. One such occasion is Oktoberfest which first took place in Munich on the "17th of October 1810" to celebrate the marriage of "Prince Ludwig" (Nelles 24). The two week festival is now held in "Wies'n" and is known for its "45 fairground rides and 70 stalls and games in total there are around 640 attractions" (191). Oktoberfest is not the states only festival the Christmas festivities are also very prominent. "Christkindlmarkt" is home of a Christmas fair which dates back to the "14th century" (58). It is no wonder that crowds are drawn in by its "Gluhwein, delicious-smelling spicy cakes, and imaginative Christmas presents" (58). The fair of Nativity cribs, and dancing. Although, music and dancing are a part of every German festival but Bavaria has set aside many different days just for those two arts. One such is the "Cooper's Dance" which has been held ever seven year since 1517(BSC Festivals). The Cooper's first did there dance when the Black plague spread through Munich. It was done as an offering to God to save the city and stop the killing of the people. With a promise to continue the dance every seven years the plague was ended and the promise kept (Nelles 15-16). During all of these Festivals traditional clothing is worn to show the peoples appreciation to their ancestors. Though the traditional clothing is a part of the Festivals it is also worn to "church, dances, school, and sometime on the street"(Wolff). The traditional clothing for the men and boys are called "Ladurhosen" and consist of black lace up shoes, knee-socks, leather knee length shorts, decorative suspenders, a white button up shirt, and a hat with a long feather extending out of it (Wolff). The women's "Schuhplattler"...
