Merry Christmas greetings from the mayor – peace and joy to everyone!

Merry Christmas greetings from the mayor – peace and joy to everyone!

On December 22, 2025, Mayor Irmgard Sauerer will send her Christmas greetings to the citizens of the community. In her greeting she looks back on an eventful year and emphasizes the importance of the upcoming Christmas as a festival of joy and peace. She wishes you a contemplative time with the family and hopes for relaxation, recovery and inner peace for everyone. Sauerer recalls the numerous experiences and experiences of the past year that made you think and emphasizes the importance of taking care of yourself and others and appreciating the quiet time. Brennberg.de reports that she would also like to thank you for the good cooperation and trust over the past year.

The mayor wishes you an atmospheric Advent season and a blessed Christmas for the upcoming holidays. This also includes wishes for health, happiness and God's blessing for the year 2026. This message is particularly important during Advent, which is traditionally considered a time of reflection and anticipation. Advent, from which the name “Adventus” is derived and means “arrival,” marks the preparations for Christmas and lasts about four weeks, starting on November 30th and ending on December 24th, Christmas Eve. National Geographic describes that the first Advent also represents the beginning of the church year in the Catholic and Protestant traditions.

Appreciation and community

Advent is not only a time of waiting for Christmas, but also an opportunity to show appreciation and love. So offers Goodspace.at a collection of Advent wishes that are divided into different categories. These range from short and funny to warm congratulations that warm the heart. The growing tradition of the Advent calendar, which dates back to 19th century Germany, also contributes to the anticipation of the holiday and allows children to count down the days until Christmas with little surprises.

The Advent wreath, introduced by Pastor Johann Wichern in 1838, symbolizes light in the darkness of winter and today often consists of four candles that are lit one after the other. This tradition enriches the community experience during Advent and promotes solidarity within family and friends. Each Advent Sunday contains a meaning linked to the values ​​of love, joy, hope and peace, inviting everyone to pause and enjoy the festive season.

At a time when social values ​​are often debated, Advent reminds us of the importance of reflecting, sharing and appreciating the simple joys in life. The mayor's Christmas greetings are therefore more than just words; They are a call to introspect during this contemplative time and to cultivate interpersonal relationships. During these days, citizens can not only feel the anticipation of the festival, but also experience the power of community.