Christmas trees from the region: tradition and inclusion combined!

Christmas trees from the region: tradition and inclusion combined!

The Christmas season is just around the corner, and the Christmas tree farmers are preparing for the festive season in the Urfahr-Environment district. Regionality is of particular importance here: On December 2, the sales campaign of the high -quality Christmas trees, which are offered by local companies such as the "Garden and Landscape" diakonia in Engerwitzdorf. These trees are not only fresh and of high quality, but also a sign of inclusion, since people with disabilities are actively involved in agriculture on Linzerberg. Gerhard Kaiser, a local Christmas tree builder, makes it clear: "It is important to buy from a regional Christmas tree builder because the trees are only beaten shortly before Christmas." Customers can choose from a large selection in Kirchschlag and at various stands in Linz.

traditions and myths around the Christmas tree

parallel to the regional Christmas tree tradition, the Museum of Cultures in Basel opens the exhibition "Tree of Life", which illuminates the deeper symbolism of the Christmas tree. This pagan tradition, which originated in Alsace in the 16th century, has spread in many cultures over the centuries. Visitors can discover how the tree plays a central role in the traditions and mythologies of different religious communities. The exhibition shows that trees are not only valued for shadows or wood, but also act as important symbols of life and community. Curator Ursula Regehr explains how the tree shaped people's understanding of the world and stands as a symbol of life, the cosmos and also for hope. These historical and cultural perspectives invite you to appreciate not only the festive Christmas tree, but also its deeper meaning.

The Christmas exhibition in Basel runs from November 22, 2024 to January 12, 2025 and illustrates how the Christmas tree is in dialogue with other cultures and times. While the fresh trees are ready in the original area, the legacy and the importance of the Christmas tree in Basel are recognized in a broader cultural perspective. The festival is not only an opportunity for gifts and celebrations, but also at a time of thinking about traditions and their meaning in the global context.

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