USAG Bavaria-Garmisch Community Host Nation Newsletter 20221123

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Thu, November 24 until Sat, December 31, Munich, Theresienwiese, Tollwood Festival, Spreading joy, celebrating culture and raising awareness for the environment and social equality are all on the agenda at this Munich festival. Market only until 23 Dec.

Until December 22, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Residenz, Munich, Christmas Village, Fairy Tale Forest with talking puppets, goldsmith and glass blower demonstrations, traditional Bavarian music, near Odeonsplatz.

Fri, November 25 and every Friday, 8 a.m., Garmisch, pedestrian zone, Farmer’s Market, Fresh produce and local food specialties.

Fri, November 25 - Sat, 24 December, 11 a.m. 7 p.m., Bad Tölz, Christmas Market

Fri, November 25 - Fri, 23 December, 12 – 8 p.m., Sat until 9 p.m., Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Richard-Strauss-Platz, Christmas Market

Fri, November 25, - Fri, January 5, Seefeld/Austria, Christmas Market, The traditional Advent and Christmas Market in Seefeld offers lovingly-decorated huts in Tyrolean style. The visitor has the choice of truly authentic fare, from tasty snacks to regional hand crafted decorations and the sounds of the Seefeld traditional band. Children can create their own Christmas decorations and presents in the play area or they can write a letter to Santa Claus and post it at the angels’ letter box.

Fri, November 25 – January 6, 1– 7 p.m., Innsbruck, Hungerburg, Panorama Christmas Market, The funicular ride with the Hungerburgbahn is a real adventure, and the Hungerburg station offers a wonderful panoramic view. Hot punch, snacks and market stands with Christmas tree decorations are waiting for you. Market open until 6 January, Mon Fri from 1 7 p.m., on weekends and holidays from noon 7 p.m. On December 6, 4.30 p.m. St. Nikolaus arrives with the cogwheel train and hands out small presents for the children. Afterwards Krampus run.

Fri & Sat, November 25 & 26, 6 – 10 p.m., Farchant, Glühwein Hut, in front of the Rathaus.

Fri, November 25, 8 p.m., Garmisch-Pa., Olympic Ice Stadium, SC Riessersee vs Tölzer Löwen

Sat November 26 – Fri, December 23, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Murnau, Pedestrian Zone, Christmas Village

Sat & Sun, November 26 & 27, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Partenkirchen, Jahnstr. 1, Basement, Advent Flea Market

Sat, November 26 & December 3, 10, 17, 3.30 p.m., Murnau, Parish Church, Advent Music Concerts, Christmas Music on the Advent Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. in the Murnau parish church of St. Nicholas. Admission free, donations welcome.

Sat & Sun, November 26 & 27, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Wallgau, Sonnleiten, 82499 Wallgau Adventsmarkt der Sinne, already for the fourth time this very special Advent market opens its doors at the Sonnleiten in Wallgau. The Sonnleiten is one of the oldest rows of houses in the village and is adorned by beautiful old farmhouses. Old handicraft rooms, modern art made of old wood the ambience of this old village street alone invites you to discover it. Also the view of the spectacular alpine world above the roof tops of Wallgau, offers a beautiful setting. It is not an ordinary Advent market but rather a market to experience and enjoy for all the senses! Hearing: contemplative sounds Smell: Christmas scent in the air, Taste: all kinds of delicacies for the palate, Feeling: it warms the heart, See: see for yourself... Visitors can visit the houses and workshops and listen to advent sounds in the farmhouse parlors. Through many different culinary offers, the sense of taste should also get its money's worth. Various folk music groups at different corners or just the crackling of the fire should spoil the ear.

Sat, November 26, 10 a.m., Garmisch-Pa., Pedestrian Zone, Charity Christamas Market, at noon official opening with the Musikkapelle Garmisch, 2 p.m. Children’s Choir, 3 p.m. Music School Garmisch Pa. flute group, 4 p.m. Santa arrives. 24 Organizations set up their stands and offer hand made art and food specialties.

Sun, November 27 – January 6, Partenkirchen, Krippenweg, Look at beautiful nativity scenes! 31 shop windows in Ludwigstrasse and Bahnhofstrasse, as well as the Werdenfels Museum invite you to enjoy the varied and imaginative nativity scenes. A map with the locations will be available in the stores, in the town hall and in the tourist information office.

Sun, November 27 January 6, Oberammergau,Center, Krippenweg, Oberammergau invites you to a Christmas window walk. From the first Sunday in Advent to Epiphany, stylish nativity scenes and scenes from the Christmas story are presented here in the handcrafted Oberammergau tradition. Starting at the Protestant church, follow the signs to the various stores and the Oberammergau Museum to the end point at the Catholic church and discover nativity scenes made of wood, wax, clothes or paper and terracotta.

Sun, December 27, 1 - 5 p.m., Oberau, near Verkehrsamt/Rathaus, KrippenmuseumExhibition of wonderful hand crafted nativity scenes. Until 8 January 2023, Tue Sun, closed 24 & 31 December. Adults € 3. , children/youth free up to 15.

Sun, November 27, Partenkirchen, Badgasse 6, Pfarrheim, Advent Bazaar, handcrafted items, home made food specialties, coffee, cake, Glühwein

Sun, November 27, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Oberammergau, Kirchplatz, Christmas Market, 4 p.m. Santa arrives in his sleigh.

Sun, November 27, 10 a.m. 7 p.m., Kochel, Schmied von Kochel Platz, Christmas Market

Sun, November 27, 1 – 8 p.m., Oberau, Kulturpark, Christmas Market, with Santa visiting for the children.

Sun, November 27, 2 – 5 p.m., Farchant, in front of the Rathaus, Christmas Market with live Nativity Scene

Thu, December 1 - 24, 4. 30 - 10 p.m., Bad Baiersoien, throughout the village, Advent Calendar route, Every day from 1 24 December a decorated window in one of the houses will be opened and lit. The windows will be on display until 6 January.

Fri & Sat, December 2 & 3, 5 – 10 p.m., Brauhaus Garmisch, Brauhausstr. 19, Christmas Market

Fri & Sat, December 2 & 3, 6 – 10 p.m., Farchant, Glühwein Hut, in front of the Rathaus

Sat & Sun, December 3 & 4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Murnau, Kulturzentrum, Christmas market of hobby artists, Ödön von Horváth Platz 1 | 82418 Murnau a. Staffelsee Onthe2ndweekendofAdvent,the ChristmasmarketofhobbyartistspresentsitselfintheCultureandConferenceCenterMurnau.Be surprisedbythevarietyofexhibitionproductsandenjoythepreChristmasambiencewithaglassof mulledwine,cookiesandmuchmore.

Sat & Sun, December 3 & 4, 2 6 p.m., Unterammergau, Weiherweg 36 | 82497 Unterammergau Christmas Garden, Curling, stalls with mulled wine, punch and treats: The restaurant Hieronymus and associations of the region invite you to their stands in the beer garden. With a magnificent view of the Ammer Valley, you can relax and enjoy the Advent and Christmas season, try your luck on the curling rink, or find some souvenirs and presents.

Sat, December 3 – January 8, Garmisch-Pa., Mohrenplatz, Winterzauber – Ice Skating and Eisstock (curling) at the Mohrenplatz until 6 January 20. Skates and Eisstock rental available.

Sat, December 3, 2 – 6 p.m., Garmisch-Pa., Tierheim, Flea Market, Indoor market, coffee & cake, tour of the facility, visit with the animals. On offer will be antiques, arts and crafts, Christmas items, and nice little things. Bargain hunters will also get their money's worth at the 1 Euro tables. In addition, there will be coffee and cake and the opportunity to visit the shelter and the current exhibition "Marion Adam - Artist & Animal Protec tor". We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Sat, December 3, 5.30 p.m., Biberwier/Tirol, Dorfpark, Devils, Krampus & Perchten Run, followed by Party & DJ Sun, December 4, 3.30 p.m., Bad Kohlgrub, Kohlgruber market has always had a special atmosphere and especially a big heart for people who are not so well off. All goods and food are homemade. The proceeds of the market

Sun, December 4, 5 p.m., Ohlstadt, St. Laurentius Church, Advent Music, Ohlstadt musicians, harp duo, Riedhauser Musikanten, clarinet trio of the Musikkapelle Ohlstadt, church choir St. Laurentius. Free admission. Sun, December 4, 6 – 10 p.m., Farchant, Glühwein Hut, in front of the Rathaus Mon, December 5, 5 p.m., Ehrwald/Tirol, Bahnhof to Kirchplatz, Nikolaus parade, Nikolaus with angels and Krampus will parade thru the village to the Kirchplatz where he will hand out small presents to the children. Afterwards enjoy some Glühwein, roasted chestnuts, cookies and kinder punsch.

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It is a time of waiting for the arrival of Christmas, the coming of Jesus to earth when he was born as a baby at Bethlehem about two thousand years ago.

Advent is the new year of the Christian Church and the church season that leads to Christmas Day.

Advent begins on the Sunday nearest to 30th November (St. Andrew's Day) and lasts until midnight on Christmas Eve. Advent Sunday is the first of the four Sundays before the 25th December.

November 27 First Sunday of Advent 2022

December 4 Second Sunday of Advent 2022

December 11 Third Sunday of Advent 2022

December 18 Fourth Sunday of Advent 2022

During the season of Advent, Christians across the world prepare for the celebration of the arrival of the Lord into the world through the birth of his Son Jesus Christ. Advent is a time to celebrate light in the midst of darkness. It is also a time to look forward to when Jesus will come a second time.

The beginning of Advent is when the preparations for Christmas really begin the festive menu is planned, gifts are chosen and wrapped, carols sung, cards are written and posted and houses decorated.

The Advent Wreath is the widely recognized symbol of Advent. The wreath is made of a circle of evergreen branches laid flat to symbolize eternal life. Four candles (traditionally red) stand in the circle and each one represent one of the four Sundays of Advent.

During Advent, some people make or buy Advent calendars as a way of counting the days to Christmas. Usually these calendars have twenty four 'windows'. The calendars do not necessarily start from the beginning of Advent.

Advent Calendars always start on 1 December.

Traditional calendar windows open up to show a picture of something linked with this time of year. One may show an angel or one of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus. Others may show pictures of Christmas presents, a candle or anything else to do with Christmas. The last window to be opened usually shows Jesus himself, lying in a manger.

Popular advent calendars today usually have chocolate hidden behind each window.

Advent is a term from the Latin word 'adventus' which means "arrival".

November 24 until December 31, Munich, Theresienwiese, Tollwood Festival

A FEAST FOR THE SENSES

WITH A FANTASTIC CHRISTMAS MARKET, MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES, INTERNATIONALARTS AND CRAFTS AND ORGANIC DELICACIES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.

In the Grand Chapiteau, the Canadian company “Machine de Cirque” will stage its program with artistic acrobatics, a pinch of poetry and a good dose of humour. This will be accompanied by an exceptional four course menu in organic quality created by Holger Stromberg, Chief Culinary Officer of Organic Garden and, at 23, once Germany’s youngest star chef.

At the Market of Ideas there will be the perfect Christmas gift for everyone, the Food Plaza will offer the finest dishes and the Hexenkessel will be rocking adventurously. For the first time there will be a curling rink and the “Magic Forest” will attract visitors with glittering sculptures.

Ecological commitment has always been a top priority at the festival and the action site provides clear information about the 17 United Nations goals for the sustainable development of our planet.

Those who want to end the year 2022 in a special way can either celebrate in style with artistry and an organic menu at the Tollwood New Year’s Eve Gala or with live music and DJs at the legendary New Year’s Eve Party.

http://www.tollwood.de/en/tollwood-winterfestival/

The world of fairy tales and giants in the Old Town of Innsbruck

Märchengasse and Riesengasse are popular alleys in the old town of Innsbruck and definitely worth a visit. For years, people of all ages have undertaken a fascinating voyage of discovery through the enchanted alleyways of the Old Town. Walking through this “fairy tale forest”, you will encounter 28 life-size figures from fairy tales, giants and legends peering down from the historic façades. They enthrall everyone who spies them.

https://www.christkindlmarkt.cc/en/family-time/fairy-tales-innsbruck/46-0.html

Festive Christmas Season in the medieval town of Rattenberg/Tyrol

Those who long for a quieter celebration of Christmas, without the hustle and bustle of shopping malls, tinsel, and hectic schedules, are strongly recommended to enjoy the festive season in the medieval town of Rattenberg, Austria’s smallest town. Standing on the banks of the Inn River, Rattenberg is tucked between the 10th century fortress on the hill and the river. The medieval center of Austria’s smallest town is full of revitalized townhouses, cobbled streets, and alleyways. There will be no Christmas lighting in Rattenberg, instead, the lovely, historic pedestrian precinct will exclusively be lit by candles, torches, and open fires on the four weekends during Advent Season. Revolving around the theme of “Wonder and Mysteries”, Rattenberg boasts a contemplative and spirit filled atmosphere where the true sense of Christmas is cherished and lived.

https://www.tyrol.com/things to do/events/all events/e christmas market rattenberg

Christmas Market in Garmisch

23 November 23 December at the Richard Strauss Platz, 11 a.m. 8 p.m.,

Christmas Markets in Munich

Christmas Markets in Bavaria

ALL Christmas Markets in all of Bavaria are listed here: http://www.weihnachtsmarkt-deutschland.de/bayern.html

Christmas Market in Seefeld Austria

The traditional Advent market in Seefeld (30 November 6 January, 2 7 p.m.) offers lovingly decorated huts in Tyrolean cabin style for a stroll through the pedestrian area. The visitor has the choice of truly authentic fare, from tasty snacks to regional handicrafts and the sounds of the Seefeld brass band. Children can create their own Christmas decorations and presents in the play area or send a letter to the Christkind at the “Angels’ Post Office”. A particular musical attraction is offered by concerts in the St. Oswald Parish Church . Open Fri Sat on all four Advent weekends and 25 December 6 January https://www.tyrol.tl/en/highlights/tyrols-christmas-markets/seefeldchristmas-market/

More Christmas Markets in Italy:

All markets are open until 6 January 2019

Bozen/Bolzano http://www.christmas markets.it/en/christmas market bolzano south tyrol.aspx

Sterzing/Vipiteno http://www.weihnachtsmarkt sterzing.com/ http://www.christmas markets.it/en/christmas market vipiteno south tyrol.aspx

Meran/Merano https://www.christmas-markets.it/en/christmas-market-meranosouth-tyrol.aspx

Bruneck https://www.christmas markets.it/en/christmas market brunico south tyrol.aspx

Brixen/Bressanone https://www.christmas markets.it/en/christmas market bressanone south tyrol.aspx

HALL IN TYROL

Join in the Christmas spirit at the Advent Market in Hall from November 23 until 1 p.m. December 23…

Hand warming jugs of hot punch, faces aglow in the warm light, the aroma of Tyrolean delicacies wafting through the air and wide-eyed children, radiant, excited, eavesdropping on Christmas tales − this year, as always in the run-up to Christmas, the Hall Advent Market is the Yuletide meeting place for young and old alike.

Pass a few hours with family, friends and acquaintances and indulge yourselves in the culinary treasures on offer. The food stalls will be preparing and serving traditional and unique fare such as hot, spiced wine (glühwein) and punch, doughnuts (krapfen), filled open fritters (kiachl), roasted chestnuts (maroni), roasted garlic bread (bruschette) and other tasty Tyrolean delicacies. The majority of the 25 or so stalls are manned by local vendors from Hall and the surrounding area, but as well as Tyrol, there are also representatives from South Tyrol and Bavaria.

Brass bands and choirs, and for children an interactive zoo and Christmas coach rides, all combining to create a wonderland atmosphere at the Hall Advent Market. Musical performances will take place on every day at six p.m. Father Christmas and his helpers will be dropping in on the old town quarter of Hall on December 6th. He will deliver his traditional Yuletide message in front of the Advent Market and will be joining with the children in a Christmas Carol singsong.

The days become shorter, the nights draw in and the smell of snow is in the air a clear sign that Christmas is just around the corner. The Advent Market will be open daily right up to December 24.

Open:

Mon- Fri, 3 - 8 p.m.

Sat, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun, 1 - 8 p.m.

Salzburg - Austria Christmas Markets

The beautiful picturesque town of Salzburg is only a (3 hr) train ride away.

Up to 5 people can travel on a Bayern Ticket for € 26. (+€ 8. ea. for 2nd 5th person) and even cross the Austrian border into Salzburg.

The Salzburg Christmas Markets are some of the nicest markets in the Alpine area.

Check out the following web page and plan your trip www.salzburg.info/en/salzburg/advent/all-christmas-markets

Christmas Market on theFraueninsel/Chiemsee

The only Christmas market on an island in Germany is situated in a truly unique and romantic setting in the heart of the Bavarian Alps and surrounded by the crystal clear waters of Lake Chiemsee. Market hours: November 24 - 27 and December 1 - 4 Thursday 3–8 p.m. Friday/Saturday/Sunday 12–7 p.m.

The island is a beautiful place to visit throughout the year, with its still operating Cloister and rich community of artists, crafts people and fishermen. Opposite to “Fraunenchiemsee” is the island of “Herrenchiemsee” which is famous for its palace “Castle Herrenchiemsee” built for “crazy” King Ludwig II and based upon “Versailles”. The whole island is lit up with elaborate Christmas decorations and lights, creating a really special and traditional atmosphere. Sweet smelling aromas fill the air as over 80 stalls sell culinary delicacies, wonderful arts & crafts, woodcarvings, mulled wine and many other great gift ideas. Reaching the island of Frauenchiemsee is easy with regular boat trips from Prien am Chiemsee.

http://www.christkindlmarkt-fraueninsel.de/english