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To cut off men's ties

Correct! According to an old custom, women call the shots in the city on the Thursday before the carnival weekend and symbolically cut off men's ties.

Ready for the next party? This one is even bigger. More than five million people come to Munich to celebrate Oktoberfest each year. There are a few key words you should know if you want to party with the best of them.

What will you be given at the Oktoberfest if someone invites you to have a hendl?

Roasted Chicken
White sausage and a pretzel
A ride on the big wheel