The singer Esther Grosse and district cantor Roland Lißmann present the Advent song “Veni, veni, Emmanuel” in English in the gallery of the Fischbach copper mine. Music on Lost Places, Part 1. – Musical preparation for the 1st Advent: Our district cantor Roland Lißmann plays “Now comes the Savior” on the wonderful Schuke organ in … Read more
Mulled wine, waffles and many gift ideas actually shape the run-up to Christmas on the Christmas and Advent markets in Germany. But this year everything is different. Which markets are down because of the pandemic? To protect against corona infection, many cities have already decided to do their this year Christmas Market to cancel. Others … Read more
11.12.2020 05:00 (Akt. 11.12.2020 05:00) – – – Parking offenders were asked to pay for 400 euros this Advent in Vienna © APA (Sujet) – – – According to the ÖAMTC, illegal parking is practically “hunted” in Advent: During this time, more than ever before is towed away. Towing the vehicle results in high costs. … Read more
They don’t traditionally miss the Advent atmosphere even on long journeys after races. Czech biathletes have the first stop of the World Cup in Kontiolahti, another is on the program in Hochfilzen, Austria, and they also bring their Advent calendars there. And it’s not always a matter of trifles. – Markéta Davidová on the archive … Read more
There are around 100 steps up to the north tower of St. Stephen’s Church. It is the smaller of the two towers. Pastor Anne Bremer explains that there would be a good twice as many on the observation deck of the south tower. There – at the very top – has always been the “stage” … Read more
Initially, Advent was a time of fasting – The word “Advent” comes from the Latin word “Adventus”, which meant the coming of Christ. Although no one can say exactly when Christians started celebrating Advent, one fact is clear – in the 5th century, monks began fasting three times a week in November to prepare for … Read more
“We’d like to get a little bit of that Christmas feeling.” Packed with bags and walking with son Noah (3) Michaela winner on the first Saturday of shopping in Advent through the Leipziger City. “We have already taken a photo of our son under the Christmas tree in the market,” says the employee (36). And … Read more