1953 Press Photo Tree Prepared Burning Easter Ceremony Holland Netherlands

Celebrating Easter in the Netherlands. traditional bonfire ceremonies. In east-Netherlands the whole populating of the villages make a traditional track into the woods to cut down a huge tree- which is then dragged through the streets and in the local open space - is set on fire - with the aid of a tar barrel the villagers then get together for dancing and general merry me king. photo shows The tree is prepared for burning during the tester ceremonies of Holland.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 4-4-1953.

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