Kugelbaum Ade: Gelsenkirchen celebrates the new fir tree!

Kugelbaum Ade: Gelsenkirchen celebrates the new fir tree!

Neumarkt, 45879 Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland - In Gelsenkirchen the mood is bubbling! Preparations for the Christmas market are in full swing, but the big dispute over the Christmas tree is back. The controversial blue and white ball tree, which has caused heated discussions in recent years, is no longer set up. Instead, a traditional fir tree now shines on the Neumarkt - and the opinions could not be more different!

The new tree, still wrapped in plastic, has the minds of the Gelsenkirchener boil up. Peter Bendner, an upgrade citizen, wonders: "Has Schalke already given up?" He misses the ball tree, which he sees as a "landmark" of the Christmas market. "The Christmas blessing would be necessary this year!" He complains. Other citizens also mourn the glittering tree, which was a highlight for many children.

The joy of the new fir tree

But not everyone is sad about saying goodbye to the ball tree! "Finally the ugly thing is gone," cheers another Gelsenkirchener. The majority of the population celebrate the change to the natural variant and find the new fir tree "a thousand times better" than the former plastic structure. In order to support FC Schalke 04 in this sporty difficult time, some residents even suggest decorating the tree in blue and white. A creative compromise that could make the hearts of fans beat faster!