German Secret Crush Tradition, Maibaum

By admin | Jul 30, 2008

A little known tradition in Germany is the secret crush tradition.  Though I’ve never seen this tradition being performed in Germany, I do know that around May it’s the celebration of Maibaum, or May Tree. 

During Maibaum young men will have the opportunity to show a young girl their affection.  What happens is they will cut down a small tree (maibaum) and decorate it with a heart and write the name of their crush on it.  Then they prop the tree against the love interest and the girl should get the picture.  

About a month later, they hopefully will have gotten a date, or a case of beer, or both. 

maibaum heart

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  1. Aura August 4, 2008 11:34 am

    We should do that here.

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