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The illustration for October from Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry, manuscript illuminated by the Limburg Brothers, c. 1416; in the Musée Condé, Chantilly, Fr. Carved opal October, illuminated manuscript page from Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry by the Limburg brothers, c. 1416; in the Condé Museum, Chantilly, France. (Fol. 10v) 29 × 21 cm. Infographic summarizing the history of Oktoberfest, including its 1810 origin in Munich, key events by decade, reasons for cancellations, and modern celebration details such as traditional attire, festival foods, and international versions. A map highlights Bavaria, and a beer mug and keg illustrate the festival's beer tradition.
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The illustration for October from Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry, manuscript illuminated by the Limburg Brothers, c. 1416; in the Musée Condé, Chantilly, Fr.
The illustration for October from Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry, manuscript illuminated by the Limburg Brothers, c. 1416; in the Musée Condé, Chantilly, Fr.

October

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October, 10th month of the Gregorian calendar. Its name is derived from octo, Latin for “eight,” an indication of its position in the early Roman calendar.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Adam Augustyn.