Diverse Christmas traditions: This is how people in Northern Saxony celebrate!

Diverse Christmas traditions: This is how people in Northern Saxony celebrate!

In the heart of Saksonia, many are preparing for contemplative holidays as traditions in the region appear more vibrant than ever. In the Torgau-Ochatzer region, numerous locals show how they organize the festival of love. That's what she reports LVZ from Pastor Hanna Jäger, who is preparing four services on December 24th. They have little time for their own families, because with a tight schedule between the last service and Shepherd's Night, giving presents becomes a hasty affair. In comparison, Susanne Bolde, a baker from Torgau, associates the holidays with a special treat - her beloved Mozartstollen. For her and her family, who always sit together at the table on Christmas Eve, cohesion and tradition are the top priority.

Meanwhile, Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer is celebrating a traditional Christmas in his family's newly renovated half-timbered house in Upper Lusatia. According to a report by the TIME, he loves spending time with his family and preparing roast goose from his own source. Deciding which roast to serve is a family event, even if some family members are vegetarian and forego the traditional roast. His Christmas Eve begins with a church service, and memories of his own childhood at the nativity play make him particularly appreciate the meaning of the holiday.

Finally, personal characters such as Fernando Bernardou, a fashion designer from Paraguay, and Ingo Loebner, who celebrates a barbecue evening with his family in Torgau on Christmas Eve, round off the colorful variety of Christmas celebrations in the region. While Bernardou prefers a classic German celebration with churchgoing and contemplation, Loebner ensures that his family's traditions are not lost at the barbecue on Christmas Eve. It sounds like a celebration full of flavor and regional identity that connects people together this festive season.