Village of the Advent
On the occasion of Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas, the squares Louise Weiss and Suzanne Lacore will be decorated and arranged to create a friendly, warm space in the spirit of Christmas and the Advent season: a welcome and workshop chalet, a performance area, braziers, a forest of fir trees, and more.
The countdown has begun; Christmas is approaching... The four weeks leading up to it provide an opportunity to prepare for the festivities. This is a perfect time to create moments of sharing and conviviality. We invite you to join us from 27th November to 27th December with family or friends at the Village of the Advent, set up in the squares Louise Weiss and Suzanne Lacore, to take the time to slow down, enjoy, and (re)discover the Alsatian Christmas traditions.
The Village of the Advent offers a full programme of shows and activities. You will have the chance to discover some specific Christmas traditions at German times with contributions from Stuttgart on 4th and 5th December, and from Dresden on 18th and 19th December, as well as Anglo-Saxon traditions with the participation of local associations, including "Alsace – United States", on 27th and 28th November and 11th and 12th December. A reading corner is specially arranged to explore Christmas books, legends, and winter tales in three languages. Outside, a book hut invites you to read, as every story shared with a child or family member creates unforgettable memories and weaves deep connections for a better future.