Mayor of Bamberg auctions unpopular Christmas presents!

On December 30, 2024, the “Markt der Langen Fätzen” took place in the Bamberg adult education center, where unpleasant Christmas presents were auctioned. Third Mayor Wolfgang Metzner moderated the event, which started at 10 a.m. in the large hall. As early as 9 a.m., the participants were able to hand in their gifts in the adult education center. It allowed a special regulation per person or family to submit a maximum of two articles.

The submitted items had to be new and in the original packaging, whereby used gifts were not accepted. In addition, the minimum value of the items was 40 euros. The auction offer included a variety of objects, including board games, works of art and a battery compound that should now find a new owner. The aim of the event was to get rid of gifts that are not well received.

fundraising campaign for the Child Protection Association

A special feature of the "Market of Long Faces" was the social component. 30 percent of the revenue from the auction went to the Kinderschutzbund Bamberg e.V., a registered, non -profit association, the financing of which is ensured by donations and membership fees. The remaining amount was paid to the donors of the gifts. The bank details of the Child Protection Association is: Sparkasse Bamberg, Iban: DE 10 7705 0000 0154 22, BIC: Byla de M 1 Skb.

The “Markt of Long Faces” was launched in 2016 and after a corona -related break, the fourth time took place. The event is very popular and offers an entertaining way to get rid of unpleasant gifts, while a good purpose is supported, as [Wiesentbote] reports. Also [Infranken] emphasizes the importance of the event that aims to use such gifts sensibly.