Oktoberfest. The very word evokes images of men in lederhosen and fraulein in dirndls, not to mention bratwurst, pretzels, sauerkraut and, of course, beer. But few people actually know what Oktoberfest is, or the history behind this holiday. Oktoberfest is a multi-week festival held each year in Munich, Germany (or Bavaria, for those so inclined), running […]