A number of years ago I came across an article about how bonfires are
built on an Island off the coast of Northern Germany on the Baltic
Sea, at least that is how I remember it. Apparently they build the
fires near the end of winter. I was wondering if anyone remembers what
this is called? Also, there were a number of receipes for foods they
usually made. I think one had to do with cabbage and mashed potatoes.
It seems as if in the area where I live (Pittsburgh,PA) a number of
towns around here are having bonfires in January to burn old Christmas
trees, and they are making a party out of it. I was thinking they were
basing it on the activities in Germany.

Thanks for any help.
Tom