Popular Father Andreas Hiller died shortly before Christmas

The market town of Sierndorf is in deep grief, because on December 11th Father Andreas Hiller died at the age of 88. The popular priest leaves a large gap in the people of the cadastral communities of Höbersdorf and Untermallebarn. His ability to be open to all concerns paired with his humorous being makes him unforgettable. This tragic message comes shortly before the holidays, which makes the loss particularly difficult, such as noen.at reported.

While the loss is mourned in Sierndorf, many people across Austria prepare for Christmas, which is often connected to loved customs. Traditionally decorated fir trees, from Santa Claus or Christ Child with gifts filled with gifts and festive family meals are central elements of the celebrations. But international customs also illuminate the variety of this festive season. In Catalonia, for example, a very special figure called "Caganer" is integrated into the crib, which should stand for happiness and fertility, while the Italian custom around La Befana impressively shows how regional traditions can enrich Christmas. The Catholic population of the Philippines is celebrating with enormous preparations and colorful light jewelry from September 1st, which receives the festive atmosphere until January, as it planet-wissen.de describes.

variety of Christmas customs

In Portugal, on the other hand, the Christmas cat "Jólakötturinn" provides goosebumps by re -enacting lazy people. In Ethiopia, where Christmas is celebrated as a Genna, people gather after a long fast to a festive meal, supplemented by a special game. Such different traditions show that the light of hope for Christmas around the globe is celebrated in a variety of ways.