Contemplative Advent: Christmas carols and stories in Walding!

Contemplative Advent: Christmas carols and stories in Walding!

On Nicholaustag, December 6th, the municipality of Walding experienced a festive Advent afternoon, which was organized by the Oberneukirchen Diakoniewerkstatt. Under the direction of the former ORF presenter Klaus Huber and the music professor Robert Höfler, known for the Medley Folk Band, the numerous visitors sang Christmas carols and listened to contemplative stories. This atmosphere of commonality and joy was reflected in the faces of those present, while the afternoon ended with cookies and punch, which offered a worthy setting for the Advent season. How MeinDeiten reported and was vividly sung and music.

history and popularity of the Christmas markets

In the meantime, the Frankfurt Christmas market, one of the oldest in Germany, attracts around three million visitors every year. Originally documented in 1393, the market has developed over the centuries and is now a popular attraction in the city of Frankfurt am Main. This market, which opens its gates during Advent, extends over the Römerberg and other central places and offers an extensive range of festive delicacies and handmade goods. According to wikipedia , the market not only is an opportunity to acquire Christmas gifts, but is also a cultural event that keeps the traditions of Christmas alive.

Both events - the Advent afternoon in Walding and the Christmas market in Frankfurt - show how deeply rooted the traditions of the Advent season are in the regions. While Walding focuses on local community and contemplation, Frankfurt attracts a wide audience from all over the world with its centuries -old history. The anticipation of Christmas is underlined in both cases and creates a festive atmosphere.