Letters against loneliness: Christmas connects young and old!

Letters against loneliness: Christmas connects young and old!

Blieskastel, Deutschland - On December 23, 2024, a very special tradition will continue in Blieskastel that fights against the loneliness of seniors at Christmas. The von-der-Leyen-Gymnasium has again written letters that were handed over by students of the fifth grade to the residents of the Haus am Berg senior residence. Under the motto "When words become precious gifts", the children put a lot of heart and creativity in their works of art. The handover took place on December 10th, and the head of the retirement home, Dirk Mahren, emphasized the importance of the personal bond, which is created by reading the letters. This campaign, which was initiated during the Corona pandemic, is now very popular and is to continue in the future, report the Rheinpfalz .

letters as a bridge of the generations

The intimate connection caused by written communication not only ensures joy among the seniors, but also gives the students the opportunity to learn empathy and appreciation. Student and teacher Petra Maton mentioned that the topics of the letters of hobbies to favorite food ranged to questions about the Christmas plans of the seniors. A 60-year-old resident praised the effort that was put into the letters: "The words were so full of warmth-that really touched me." This valuable interaction between young and old shows the relevance of the action and its positive response on both sides.

at the same time sees a significant correspondence in the light of the public: The correspondence between the philosophers Hans-Georg Gadamer and Martin Heidegger, which has been led over five decades, is now commented and published by Jean Grondin and Mark Michalski. The letter point not only documents your personal relationship, but also reflects the political upheavals from the Weimar Republic to the young Federal Republic. This means that readers can become part of the profound discussions that change both philosophical and personal topics. This comprehensive collection provides valuable insights into the development of the two thinkers and is supplemented by additional, previously unpublished documents, such as the report on Gadamer’s habilitation thesis. The Verlag Klostermann .