Christmas singers enchant Osterode: tradition for over 100 years!

Christmas singers enchant Osterode: tradition for over 100 years!

Osterode am Harz is once again experiencing a remarkable festive event this year: on Christmas Eve, December 24th, the Christmas singers parade through the historic old town, continuing a tradition that goes back over 100 years. The traditional hike starts at 9:50 p.m. on Martin-Luther-Platz after Mayor Jens Augat welcomed those present. The musical program includes the contemplative song “This is the day that God made” by Christian Fürchtegott Gellert, which particularly underlines the festive atmosphere osterode.de reported.

The Christmas singers have accompanied the people of Osterode with their music for generations. At 10 p.m. they set off from the St. Aegidien Church and pass the St. Marien Church and the St. Jacobi Castle Church. Some citizens have the opportunity to join in and enjoy the festively illuminated streets of the city, such as kirche-harzerland.de explained. The event is extremely popular and attracts locals and visitors alike to enjoy the festive atmosphere and be part of a special moment.

In addition to the singing of the Christmas singers, the community will also hold a service on Christmas Day, December 25th, at 12 p.m. in the Ambrosia restaurant in Bad Lauterberg. Pastor Andreas Schmidt and his team will lead the service and sing Christmas carols together to honor the spiritual occasion of the festival and create space for reflection and community.