Advent market in Klosterneuburg: A festival of joy and community!

Advent market in Klosterneuburg: A festival of joy and community!

On December 8, 2024, the Klosterneuburg parish celebrated a festive second Sunday of Advent, which was characterized by a variety of activities and events that attracted numerous visitors. The day began with a holy mass, followed by an extensive parish café in the Schiefergarten parish center, which took place again after a long break. Community members met here over coffee and homemade delicacies to spend the evening in good company and to admire the impressive children's drawings from the drawing class, whose theme “Saints as heroes of Christian culture” thrilled many guests meinkreis.at reported.

A highlight of Advent

In the afternoon, the music school's eagerly awaited Advent concert took place in the collegiate church, which captivated the visitors. Over 80 children presented a varied program that created a festive atmosphere with choral singing and instrumental performances. The event was organized in cooperation with Klosterneuburg Abbey and the Abbey Museum, and the Abbey Basilica was filled to capacity, underlining the importance of this cultural event. This celebration of togetherness coincided with the traditional Advent market in Binderstadl, which took place at the beginning of December and has become an indispensable part of the Advent season in Klosterneuburg over the years diestiftpfarre.at highlighted.

The Advent market, under the motto “Church, Culinary, Crafts”, offered a variety of handmade goods, culinary delicacies and an entertaining supporting program, which was complemented by music and guided tours. The large number of visitors and the collected net proceeds of over 21,000 euros, which benefit social institutions, show the great support of the community. The ceremonial opening, which was accompanied by a brass quartet, also included a blessing of the Advent wreaths by Pastor Reinhard Schandl. The many volunteers who made the event possible were warmly thanked and the contributions of everyone involved were recognized as crucial to the success of these wonderful events. The anticipation of Christmas was palpable in every corner and underlined the special significance of the celebrations in Klosterneuburg.