Back to tradition: St. Ruprecht celebrates Advent with lights!

Back to tradition: St. Ruprecht celebrates Advent with lights!

St. Ruprecht an der Raab, Österreich - st. Ruprecht on the Raab shines in the festive glow of lights! Last Thursday, the Advent was traditionally welcomed with a spectacular festival of lights. Hundreds of visitors gathered in the main square to take part in this special evening, while festive sounds hovered through the air. Singing deposits of the middle school and the elementary school St. Ruprecht, as well as the wind quartet of the market chapel ensured a contemplative atmosphere, led by the talented Anna Rosenberger. The children from the Formation88 association also showed impressive dance performances, which made the anticipation for Christmas noticeable, such as "https://www.meinbezirk.at/weiz/st-ruprecht-erstrahlt-ihnachtliche-lichterglanz_a7038666"> Meinbezer Weiz/Gleisdorf reported.

The sparkling lights were first switched on by the new building station manager Markus Pirchheim, which made the moment particularly meaningful. DJ Mike then created an exuberant atmosphere with Christmas music, while those present enjoyed punch and mulled wine, supplemented by culinary delights from the St. Ruprechter host. There was also the opportunity to admire and acquire traditional handicrafts, which made the evening a perfect Advent festival.

a tradition full of history

The event attracted many families and thus represented an important tradition for St. Ruprecht. This festive opening of the Advent season helps to strengthen the community and to grasp the magical spirit of Christmas. At the same time, the St. Martin elementary school informs about its history and the numerous renovations that have shaped their development. Since its inauguration in 1977, the school has been constantly modernized and offers a first-class learning environment for the children in the community, as can be read on vs-stmartin-raab.schulweb.at