Saint Nicholas who is known throughout northern Europe, is the most popular saint in Alsace. He has been venerated here since the 11th century. He is dressed as a bishop and has the attributes of his position – a long red coat, a mitre on his head, a crook in his hand and a ...
The Christkindel and Hans TrappOne of the most popular customs is that of Christkindel and Hans Trapp. On Christmas Eve, Christkindel and his friend the horrible Hans Trapp go from house to house, giving sweets to those children who have been good during the past year. As for those who have been naughty, the ...  |
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The Ecomusée of AlsaceA veritable living, outdoor museum covering more than twenty hectares, the Ecomusée is a collection of buildings, craftsmen’s workshops and exhibitions evoking Alsace’s rural nature in the 19th and 20th Centuries. Through its diverse events, the Ecomusée ... |
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Nativity ScenesIn Christian religions, Nativity scenes are re-creations of the birth of Jesus Christ. They are almost always associated with the Christmas holiday. Today, people have varying styles and methods for rendering the Nativity scene more lifelike, with traditions of adding a new ... |
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Creative Workshops for ChildrenDuring the Christmas holidays, Alsace invites younger visitors to take part in many craft workshops: discovering unknown fabrics, using the 5 senses, playing with different materials etc. It's a fun way of discovering new things - after all children can be craft masters too ! |
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