A Compassionate, Committed and Inclusive Christmas
engagé et inclusif
The Village of Sharing
As every year, the City of Strasbourg supports local associations by welcoming them at the foot of the Great Christmas Tree. This long-standing tradition fosters a moment of sharing, listening, and discovery, helping to nurture the spirit of solidarity during this festive season.
For this new edition, nearly 110 associations are gathered within 14 chalets to meet visitors and share the values they uphold daily: assistance to the most vulnerable, social inclusion, support for people affected by illness or disability, humanitarian aid, international sponsorship, the defence of human rights, and animal welfare.
The Village of Sharing also features unmissable events such as Volunteer Day and the “Solidarity Mannele” (5 December), Living Christmas Together (20 December), and the Starry Soup initiative.
The starry soup
For its 13th edition, the Starry Soup organised by the HUMANIS Collective of Solidarity Associations invites you to savour four seasonal velouté soups crafted by Alsace’s Michelin-starred chefs:
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Forest mushroom velouté with Riesling and spiced croutons, by Alexis Albrecht, Au Vieux Couvent, Rhinau
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Jerusalem artichoke velouté with Munster cheese and cumin, by Jean-Paul Acker, Le Feuillage/La Cheneaudière, Colroy-la-Roche
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Autumn harvest velouté, by Cédric Deckert, La Merise, Laubach
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Red kuri squash velouté with parmesan, by Pascal Bastian, Le Cheval Blanc, Lembach
Purchasing these soups helps sustain HUMANIS’s social integration activities and supports the projects of the solidarity associations within the Collective.
Acts of the Heart
Simplified Christmas Market Map
For the first time, a specially designed map of the Christmas Markets has been created for people with disabilities.
Co-developed with local associations, it offers an accessible route, allowing everyone to enjoy the markets and their festive atmosphere with ease.
On the reverse side, general information and events are presented in Easy-to-Read and Understand (FALC) format, ensuring clarity and accessibility for all.
This initiative reflects Strasbourg’s commitment to making the “Capital of Christmas” accessible to everyone, so that all may fully experience the magic of the season.
Guided Tours for Visitors with Disabilities
To ensure an inclusive experience of Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas, specific guided tours are organised for people with disabilities on Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, and 23 December, led by an accredited guide.
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Solidarity cups
Support a charitable cause through reusable cups. After use, simply place them in a collection point: the €1 deposit will be donated to a Strasbourg-based charity.
This gesture is also eco-friendly, as the cups are reused. The City is also experimenting with bio-based, compostable cups made from non-GMO cereals.
Festive and Solidarity Activities at the OFF Market
At the OFF Market, visitors of all ages are invited to experience a creative, committed, and compassionate Christmas.
The market offers a wide range of activities for everyone: captivating performances, participatory and creative workshops, relaxation areas for parents and infants, and meetings with actors of the social and solidarity economy.
Solidarity Thrift Sale
An ideal opportunity to find second-hand treasures at affordable prices while supporting the local social and solidarity economy, alongside Emmaüs Mundo, Le Relais Est, Vetis, and Horizon Amitié Solibat.
29 November, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux Church, 6 Place Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux.
The solidarity christmas tree
Now in its second edition, the Solidarity Tree invites you to bring a moment of joy to 300 vulnerable children.
Choose a wish hanging on the tree, offer the corresponding gift, and drop it off at the collection point on site.
This initiative helps combat social precarity and brings smiles to young Strasbourgers supported by Foyer de l’Enfance, Carilogis, L’Étage, Home Protestant, Solidarité Femmes 67, Petites Roues, and Institution Le Neuhof.
From 6 to 16 December, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., in front of the district town hall, Place Broglie.
Commemoration of the Attacks
In tribute to the victims of the 11 December 2018 attack, a commemorative concert will be held on 10 December 2025 at 8 p.m. at the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès de Strasbourg, organised by Des larmes au sourire and the Strasbourg Ensemble et Solidaire Collective (ASTU), with the participation of SOS France Victimes 67, VIADUQ 67 – France Victimes, and the support of the Prefecture of Bas-Rhin and the City of Strasbourg.
Strasbourg remembers the five victims and all those deeply affected. Let us honour the wave of solidarity that helped the city rise again despite its sorrow.
