Prince Charles of Luxembourg

What people wore

Carnival customs and tie cutting

During carnival celebrations in Luxembourg, revelers frequently donned fancy dress and masks to participate in masked balls and parades. Women also engaged in a tradition where they would unceremoniously cut off the ties of men, symbolically divesting them of their role in society.

Getting around

Kirchberg bus travel times

Between 1946 and 1962, a private bus line connected Kirchberg to the city station with a 30-minute travel time, operating twice daily on weekdays.

At the table

Food expenditure trends

By 1956, an average Luxembourgish household spent 38% of its budget on food, a figure that gradually decreased as the country prospered, dropping to 30% by 1974.

Music

The Hämmelsmarsch fair parade tradition

The Hämmelsmarsch, a folk song by Michel Lentz, was traditionally played by local music associations during street parades to invite residents to the village fair. Formerly, a shepherd accompanied these musicians with his best sheep, though this livestock tradition was largely restricted to the Schueberfouer in Luxembourg City.

Daily life

Schooling and child health services

Children typically entered the school system at age six, often facing difficulties adjusting to discipline and the curriculum. Primary schools were subject to medical oversight, with visiting nurses conducting regular health exams.

What it cost

Prices of fuel and coffee in the 1960s

In 1960, the price of a liter of diesel was 2.6 Luxembourg francs. By 1962, a half-pound of coffee cost about 27 Luxembourg francs.