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German politicians celebrate Ash Wednesday in a unique way: Traditionally, they gather to criticize one another (and drink beer, seen in the foreground). Franz Muentefering, leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party, addressed supporters during the party's Ash Wednesday meeting in northwestern Germany.
German politicians celebrate Ash Wednesday in a unique way: Traditionally, they gather to criticize one another (and drink beer, seen in the foreground).

Franz Muentefering, leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party, addressed supporters during the party's Ash Wednesday meeting in northwestern Germany.

(AFP/Getty Images/Sascha Schuermann)
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