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Christmas magic in MV: Experience art, lights and festive markets!
Experience the festive pre-Christmas atmosphere in Stralsund: Christmas market, art and sports opportunities until December 22nd, 2024.
Christmas magic in MV: Experience art, lights and festive markets!
In picturesque Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the pre-Christmas season is knocking on the doors of families and friends who are looking forward to a contemplative Advent weekend. As the Baltic Sea newspaper reports, both the Stralsund Christmas market until December 22nd and the festively decorated ice rink in Binz on Rügen offer numerous opportunities to get into the Christmas spirit. Under the lights of Christmas art, Oliver Fabel exhibits his controversial interpretation of the nativity play, which stimulates lively discussions. This creative exploration of tradition creates excitement and delight at the same time.
A particularly sparkling sight awaits visitors in Groß Kussewitz, where the Müller couple not only delights their neighbors with an impressive light show, but also draws attention to the challenges of rising electricity costs. Beyond this festive atmosphere, the region offers a veritable spectacle of events and attractions leading up to the holidays to bring the community together.
Family structure in change
Parallel to these festive activities, there are also interesting developments in the family structure of the region. According to scientist Michaela Kreyenfeld from the Rostock Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, East Germany shows a striking similarity to Scandinavian countries in terms of family forms Time reported. In East Germany, the employment rate of mothers is significantly higher, which is not only due to more modern family structures, but also to the strong need to secure a living. Here, more than 50 percent of mothers work full-time, compared to only 19 percent in western Germany.
The changes in birth rates and the role of child care also show that society in East Germany is constantly changing. Over 60 percent of children are born out of wedlock, which casts the view of family and relationships in the East in a different light. These trends explain how deeply rooted Scandinavian influences are in East German culture today.