"Das Todaustreiben" ("Driving out Death") or "Das Winteraustreiben" ("Driving out Winter") is an old German song associated with the folk custom of Todaustragen, which celebrated the death of winter and the rebirth of spring. In the 16th century a version of the song was rewritten as a Protestant attack on the Pope.
"Das Todaustreiben" ("Driving out Death") or "Das Winteraustreiben" ("Driving out Winter") is an old German song associated with the folk custom of Todaustragen, which celebrated the death of winter and the rebirth of spring. In the 16th century a version of the song was rewritten as a Protestant attack on the Pope.
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