Rangs shines: Advent windows combine the community in festive splendor

Rangs shines: Advent windows combine the community in festive splendor

The magic of the Advent window also attracts numerous visitors in Ranggen, a charming Tyrolean village. This lively tradition, which is held up in many Tyrolean communities, brings people together to celebrate the contemplative time of the Advent. A total of 24 families have creatively decorated in ranking windows of their houses or community facilities to celebrate the anticipation for Christmas. With biblical motifs, bright pictures and artistic handicrafts, the windows told stories that revealed a new chapter every evening in December, as on meindezirk.at

a spectacle of the lights and sounds

The fourth Sunday in Advent was celebrated with the unveiling of the 22nd window at the Schlöglhof. Colorful light motifs shone in this rustic backdrop and offered a contrasting sight. On this special occasion, visitors were able to read thoughtful sayings and enjoy a diverse culinary offer that included mulled wine, punch and finger food. So the Advent window not only became a visual festival, but also a place of exchange and reflection.

The tradition of Advent windows is also very well received in Switzerland, where it is mainly celebrated in small towns and villages. Families, schools and local companies come together here to decorate a window in Advent that the community brings together when opening. From December 1st to December 24th, a window is unveiled every evening at 6 or 7 p.m., accompanied by music and often also by a small snack, as reported on a humorous guide to switzerland . So these windows transform the pre -Christmas time into a colorful and connecting experience.