Nubbelverbrennung 2025 in Cologne
On Veilchendienstag, the day before Ash Wednesday, the Nubbel is burned in many Cologne pubs. The term "Nubbel" has its origins in the Cologne vernacular and has been used since the 18th century when something cannot be named more precisely. Examples include "Nubbels Chris" ("somebody") "dä es beim Nubbel" ("he's somewhere") "dat wor dä Nubbel" ("that was somebody"). 👀
The Nubbel is a straw puppet that is hung over the doors of pubs on Weiberfastnacht at the latest.
Before everything is over on Ash Wednesday and Lent begins, the Jecken burn the Nubbel on Tuesday. This symbolizes the sins and shameful deeds that have been committed over the past few days. These, as well as the carnival, are carried to their graves in a procession followed by a ceremony. A carnival boy (usually dressed as a priest) reads out an indictment in which the Nubbel is absolved of all guilt for past misdeeds. At midnight, everything is over and the carnival bids farewell until the new session opens. 🔥
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Events for the Nubbelverbrennung 2025 in Cologne
NUBBELVERBRENNUNG AM EIGELSTEIN - Karnevalsdienstag Em Kölsche Boor
Burning of the Nubbel on Carnival Tuesday! 🎭🔥 The session is over, the sins have been committed - now the Nubbel is sacrificed so that all is forgotten and forgiven. Celebrate the last carnival party with live DJs and experience the climax with the burning of the Nubbel at Eigelstein. Free admission! 🍻🎶
Nubbelinenverbrennung an Karnevalsdienstag
The Kölsche Madämcher and Peters Brauhaus invite you to the fifth Nubbelinenverbrennung. 🔥 Be there and experience this Cologne custom up close! 🎭
Kneipe! Nubbeldienstag bei Oma Kleinmann
One last evening of carnival at Grandma Kleinmann's! 👵🏻🎉 Come to Nubbeldienstag, party hard, get your ash cross and say goodbye to the Nubbel with us - traditional and unforgettable. Tight, loud, hot. 🔥😻
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Nubbel burnings also take place in Sülz, Nippes, Poll and other districts. Do you know of a Nubbelverbrennung that we should definitely mention? Then enter it here.
Frequently asked questions about the Nubbelverbrennung in Cologne
Do you still have several question marks in your head after reading about this crazy tradition? Then watch out:
1. what is the Nubbelverbrennung in Cologne?
The burning of the Nubbel is a traditional carnival ceremony in which a straw puppet called a "Nubbel" is symbolically burned. The act marks the end of the carnival.
2 Who or what is the Nubbel?
The Nubbel is a straw puppet that is hung from a lantern or window or above the door during carnival. The custom is that the Nubbel symbolically represents the sins and escapades of the carnival days.
3. why is the Nubbel burned in Cologne?
The burning of the Nubbel symbolizes the end of carnival and is intended to drive away the excesses of the previous days and draw attention to the wrongdoings in the world. It is a kind of cleansing ritual.
4. where does the Nubbelverbrennung take place?
The Nubbelverbrennung takes place in front of many Cologne pubs, breweries and in public squares. Each district can have its own Nubbelverbrennung. Beforehand, carnival is celebrated one last time in the pubs. Dressing up is of course encouraged!
5 When exactly does the Nubbelverbrennung take place?
The Nubbelverbrennung takes place in the night from Veilchendienstag to Ash Wednesday, traditionally shortly after midnight. The exact time may vary depending on the event.