Experience the magical Sorghof Forest Christmas on December 20th!

Experience the magical Sorghof Forest Christmas on December 20th!

On Saturday, December 20th, 2025, the 36th Sorghofer Forest Christmas invites you to the picturesque forest behind the fire station. The event begins at 4:00 p.m. and is traditionally organized by the Sorghof church choir under the direction of Sam Kraus, supported by the Sorghof association with its speaker Manuel Plößner. The celebration promises a festive atmosphere that reflects the anticipation of the upcoming Christmas.

The Sorghof Forest Christmas will be characterized by various highlights. At 4:00 p.m. the shepherds and other actors gather around the campfire to get in the mood for the celebration. The ceremonial entry of the visitors follows at 5:00 p.m., drawing the participants into the contemplative atmosphere. Afterwards, the youth performs a nativity play that brings the classic Christmas story to life. Musical performances by choirs and various artists round off the program, with best-known performers inviting you to sing along and revel in the Christmas spirit. The net proceeds from the event benefit charitable causes in the region, which also combines the celebration with social commitment.

Christmas traditions on a global scale

While forest Christmas is eagerly awaited in Sorghof, many people in Germany know that Christmas is celebrated with a wealth of customs and traditions. This includes, among other things, decorating the Christmas tree, preparing banquets and giving away gifts. A look across national borders reveals interesting differences in the meaning and customs surrounding the festival.

In Catalonia, Spain, for example, not only is a nativity scene set up, but it also contains the figure of the “Caganer”, which stands for happiness and fertility. In Italy, the witch La Befana brings sweets or coal to children, while in Ethiopia, Genna Christmas is celebrated with a large feast and the Genna game. In Iceland, however, the Christmas cat Jólakötturinn threatens to punish lazy people who have not processed their sheep's wool in time. This diversity of customs shows how culturally rich Christmas is around the world and how it is celebrated in different ways.

The Sorghof Forest Christmas, which in this form represents an important part of the regional Christmas customs, not only offers a contemplative event for the participants, but also stands in a cultural context of celebrations that bring people together around the world. In addition, commitment to charitable causes is another highlight that links the possible get-together with a social benefit.

Further information about the event can be found at hahnbach.de, while providing details on customs around the world planet-wissen.de can be found.

For more local information about the Sorghof Forest Christmas, it's also worth taking a look at oberpfalzdaheim.de. Here you can discover not only information about events, but also stories about the customs of the region.