Christmas for everyone: Festival of the Community in Feldkirchen and Villach!

On December 24, 2024, numerous festive meetings take place in Carinthia under the motto "Together instead of lonely". Especially in Feldkirchen, the city parish invites you to a convivial evening, where people of different faiths come together to sing, make music and eat together. This is a warm invitation for everyone who wants to be part of this community, as reported on kaernten.orf.at

in Villach can spend Christmas in need at the Westphalia hope. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., a program is offered with games, poems and music, which is particularly intended for homeless and lonely people. In Klagenfurt, too, people without home have the opportunity to take part in a trade fair in Eggerheim, which is solemnly designed by Bishop Josef Marketz. The special occasion is again added by the appreciation of the deceased in the Mauthen cemetery, where graves are decorated and music is played.

The magic of the Christmas carols

Christmas carols play an indispensable role in this festive time. According to the cultural scientist Gunther Hirschfeld, these melodies are deeply rooted in our culture and emotionally stir us. They are often connected to childhood memories and the longing for a healed world, such as BR-Klassik . Catchy songs that are easy to sing and cause a feeling of community in the run -up to Christmas are particularly popular. The psychological benefits of these songs are particularly evident in their nostalgic roots, which donate consolation and joy in an often uncertain time.

Hirschfeld emphasizes that the limited period of Christmas, in which these songs sound, reinforces their meaning. This special anticipation, which only arises in December, lets us experience the Christmas carols particularly intensely and combine them with traditions and values ​​that we appreciate. They are much more than just melodies; They are a central part of our cultural heritage and contribute to the community during the festive season.