Christmas in the Esslingen district: services for every taste!

Christmas in the Esslingen district: services for every taste!

The anticipation for Christmas is unmistakable among people in the Esslingen district, and the churches react with a diverse range of services. As the Esslinger Zeitung reported, visiting a Christmas service fulfills an important tradition for many people, although the visit on Sunday is less common. The municipalities adapt to the various needs of the believers by offering a wide range of events - from classic nativity scenes for families to modern youth services. On Christmas Eve, the Catholic Christmas service "Yougo!" Celebrated to address young visitors. At the same time, there is a youth service in Neckartenzlingen.

celebrations in the open air and in several languages ​​

Many communities also offer festive celebrations in the open air, such as the shepherd Christmas in Filderstadt in the parking lot in front of the Liebfrauenkirche. This special event brings the spirit of Bethlehem with candlelight and musical accompaniment to the cold of Christmas Eve. A joint ecumenical Christmas service will also take place on Rathausplatz in Esslingen on December 24th at 6 p.m. The Evangelical Church Esslingen emphasizes that services are also offered in several languages, such as Italian and Croatian, in order to achieve the broadest possible community.

The traditional Christmas and Christmas mass are planned in most Esslingen communities until midnight. Consistent celebrations are also organized in retirement homes and other facilities for the residents. There are livestreams of the services for the health limits, so that nobody is excluded. This ensures that the Christmas spirit is noticeable for everyone, no matter where it is.