article_snippet.sent: In southern Germany, hundreds of people braved the snow for a traditional Easter Monday procession on horseback, while in Slovakia women were doused with buckets of water as part of hundreds of people weekend celebrations.
article_snippet.sent: In southern Germany, hundreds of horse riders and spectators braved the snow for hundreds of horse riders and spectators traditional Easter Monday procession .
article_snippet.sent: Local residents of Traustein, dressed in historical costumes, ride through the snow to get blessing for men and beast .
article_snippet.sent: The Easter horseback parade, known as the Georgiritt, is held in Traustein, Germany and dates back to the 18th century .
article_snippet.sent: Held in Traustein, Germany, the Easter horseback parade, known as the Georgiritt, dates back to the 18th century.
article_snippet.sent: Despite today's heavy snow, the Bavarian riders, clad in traditional costume, and some 400 horses, took off toward a church in nearby Ettendorf to receive blessings.
highlights_snippet.sent: In Traustein, Germany, hundreds of horse riders dressed in traditional costume take place in an Easter parade .
  