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St Nicholas parades

St Nicholas Day, which falls on 6 December, is a special day for Alsatian children. This is the day when they receive sweets, spice bread and clementines, not forgetting the brioche characters known as "mannala" in the regional dialect. Dressed as a bishop, carrying a crook and sporting a long white beard, St Nicholas makes his way through the streets, an impressive sight for the children, who run up to him for the sweets he hands out! Often accompanied by a donkey, St Nicholas rewards children who have been good. He is also accompanied by Hans Trapp, commonly known as "Père Fouettard". While St Nicholas encourages well-behaved children, he sermons the most d

Culinary Workshops

On the programme: gastronomic afternoons, demonstration/tasting sessions, Bredle workshops, foie gras and many other delicious specialities! In Alsace, cooking is an art that comes into its own at Christmas time! Whether you want to learn the basics or perfect your culinary skills, a number of chefs offer gastronomic workshops. A whole world of flavours so characteristic of festive dishes opens up to you. Everything you need to know to transform a Christmas menu into a veritable feast that will delight your guests !

Creative workshops

Do you want to prepare an unforgettable Christmas for your family? Why not sign up with family or friends for one of the many themed workshops on offer. You will be spoilt for choice: learn how to make Alsatian Christmas biscuits or spice bread, how to create decorations like the famous Advent wreath, or so much more … These workshops are just what you need to create the Christmas you have always imagined ! And there are special children's workshops too, so that that they can also express their creative talents! They will love the contact with the different materials and learning to make something from them. They will learn all there is to know about colouring, painting,

The Epiphany and Kings’ Cakes

Epiphany, which falls on 6 January, is connected with 3 events: the presentation of Jesus to the Three Wise Men, the first miracle at the Wedding at Cana and the baptism of Christ. In a tradition that crops up all over the world, little Alsatians wouldn't dream of missing the chance to "draw kings". This is a secular tradition that combines fun with eating. The special cake contains a "fève" or miniature figure, and whoever finds it in his slice is elected king or queen for the day. In the past, a slice of the cake, known as "God's piece" or "the Virgin's piece" or the "poor man's piece" was kept for the first poo

Treasure Hunts

Abruptly putting a stop to the festivities as soon as Christmas is over, wouldn’t that be harsh! Instead, the 12 days between Christmas and the Epiphany have become an opportunity to take part in captivating treasure hunts and discover some 12 Alsatian cities, towns and villages in an original and educational way! Armed with their treasure hunt booklets, to be picked up from the Tourist Office in each participating village, teams scour the tiny streets in search of the path leading to the coveted treasure. Whatever the result of their quest, no one goes home empty-handed. Every participating team receives a souvenir gift. But to take home the real treasure, a superb weekend in Alsace,

Christmas wine cellars

Along the Alsace Wine Route, don't believe the winegrowers are in hibernation during winter! Over 30 winegrowers open the doors of their wine cellars, magnificently decorated for the occasion, and offer you a whole programme of activities on the theme of tasting eau de vie, liqueurs, wine and other Christmas treats, such as "wining and dining", "the Christmas table" and "Christmas cookies and wine tasting".

Christmas farms

As soon as November arrives, the magic of Christmas starts pervading Alsace. To enjoy this very special atmosphere, take a break at one of the many traditional farms in Alsace. The farmers are happy to let you into the Christmas spirit on the farm and offer many activities for young and old alike !

Christmas stories and shows

Alsace has a rich heritage of ancestral beliefs rooted in the collective memory. From this has arisen a whole series of legends passed down from generation to generation! And it is at Christmas time that they take on all their mystery. From Advent to Epiphany, these tales are told and retold. There are also shows on the same themes, featuring strange creatures and often centred on the Christmas Tree. They emphasise values like generosity, fraternity and justice. A Christmas in Alsace is quite a story…a fabulous one !

The advent calendar

According to the tradition of the Latin Church, Advent corresponds to the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas. Every morning during this period, children open a window in their Advent calendar. Originally, this would be a cardboard house with 24 windows, each revealing a verse from the Bible. Over the last few decades, this has evolved into windows containing little chocolates or other small gifts. Since Antiquity, wreaths of greenery or fir branches have been representative of celebration and the hope of rebirth. In about 1930 in Alsace, this symbol became the Advent wreath. Perpetuating this local tradition, housewives place in one of the rooms a crown made of fir branches decorated w

Songs, Concerts and Choirs

Christmas is a time to share the joy of heart-warming music. Recitals and concerts are magical moments, where the traditional Christmas music of Alsace inspires you to take part in the celebrations. There are many concerts scheduled during the Advent period for you to enjoy and remember for ever!

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