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Geenstijl: the Netherlands, a Land of Rules. Easter Bonfire in Huissen Stops

Summary by geenstijl.nl
The photo shows the Easter bonfire in Huissen, Gelderland, in 2017. You might find it fun or stupid, but it is a 100-year-old tradition: they put on a weird outfit and throw a devil effigy onto the fire. "The devil effigy symbolizes evil, and by burning the effigy, the Huissen guilds ensure that everyone can start the year with a clean slate." And then you get things like: "In the glow of the flames, the flag bearers perform the flag salute." An…
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The photo shows the Easter bonfire in Huissen, Gelderland, in 2017. You might find it fun or stupid, but it is a 100-year-old tradition: they put on a weird outfit and throw a devil effigy onto the fire. "The devil effigy symbolizes evil, and by burning the effigy, the Huissen guilds ensure that everyone can start the year with a clean slate." And then you get things like: "In the glow of the flames, the flag bearers perform the flag salute." An…

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geenstijl.nl broke the news on Monday, March 16, 2026.
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