Christmas reading enthusiastic: Tradition meets a festive atmosphere!

Christmas reading enthusiastic: Tradition meets a festive atmosphere!

Genkeler Straße, 58553 Märkischer Kreis, Deutschland - The pre -Christmas period brings a festive mood into the region again. On December 23, a traditionally contemplative Christmas reading took place in the small hall on Geneler Straße, which inspired with a diverse program under the direction of Christian Schmitt. The great interest of the visitors was clearly noticeable because many fought for a place. Mulled wine and pastries ensured a festive atmosphere, while song slippers promoted singing popular Christmas melodies and creative lectures. Reports of friendship and tolerance were the highlights of the evening, especially the stories about the bizarre Swabedudas and their friendly way, which was threatened by a goblin, caused laughter and thoughtfulness. The event showed how the sense of community in the Christmas season is still very pronounced.

Special spectacle in the Goetheanum

An interesting comparison for the Christmas reading is the new staging "The Visitor" on the Goetheanum. On November 19, the audience experienced the moving history of Sigmund Freud during the National Socialists in Vienna. Directed by Gosha Gorgoshidze, Freud meets a mysterious visit that presents himself as God. Despite his beliefs, this visit poses Freud to existential questions and makes him doubt. The actors Jens Bodo Meier, Christian Richter, Sandra Giraud and Peter Meyer as well as the singer Ingala Finally bring this profound and moving story to the stage. This shows how significant the topics of faith and identity can be even in difficult times, as reported by Goetheanum.

In the middle of festive activities and the dark past, it becomes clear that culture and community still play a powerful role in our lives today. The Christmas reading and the play in the Goetheanum set signs of hope and cohesion in society in different ways.