Christmas reading inspires: tradition meets festive spirit!

Christmas reading inspires: tradition meets festive spirit!

The run-up to Christmas brings a festive atmosphere to the region again. On December 23rd, a traditional contemplative Christmas reading took place in the small hall on Genkeler Strasse, which was directed by Christian Schmitt and thrilled with a diverse program. The great interest of the visitors was clearly noticeable, as many were fighting for a place. Mulled wine and pastries created a festive atmosphere, while song lists encouraged singing along to popular Christmas tunes and creative lectures. Reports about friendship and tolerance were the highlights of the evening, especially the stories about the bizarre Swabedudas and their friendly nature, which was threatened by a goblin, caused laughter and thought. The event showed how the sense of community is still strong during the Christmas season, as LokalDirekt reported.

Special spectacle in the Goetheanum

An interesting comparison to the Christmas reading is the new production “The Visitor” at the Goetheanum. On November 19th, the audience experienced the moving story of Sigmund Freud during the Nazi era in Vienna. Directed by Gosha Gorgoshidze, Freud encounters a mysterious visitor who presents himself as God. Despite his convictions, this visit confronts Freud with existential questions and causes him to doubt. The actors Jens Bodo Meier, Christian Richter, Sandra Giraud and Peter Meyer as well as the singer Ingala Fortagne bring this profound and moving story to the stage. This shows how important the topics of faith and identity can be even in difficult times, as reported by Goetheanum.

Amid festive activities and the dark past, it is clear that culture and community continue to play a powerful role in our lives today. The Christmas reading and the play in the Goetheanum send signs of hope and cohesion in society in different ways.