for charity. See also Kirchweih Patronal festival Carnival Event planning Fair Festival Fête Funfair Hot dog day Carl Schurz, Reminiscences, Vol. I, Chap. II, pp. 44–45, has a paragraph where he recalls the tradition of the kirmess in early 19th century Rhenish Prussia. Notes References naming as source :Boulger, Demetrius C., Belgian Life in Town and Country (1904). / With short history : / External links / With short history : / Old photographs of the Brussels fair (collection Jean-Pierre Roels) : Festivals in Belgium Festivals in France Festivals in Germany Cultural festivals in Europe wa:Dicåce