Nuremberg is looking for a new Christ child: Applications open from Wednesday!

Nuremberg is looking for a new Christ child: Applications open from Wednesday!

The preparations for the festive time in Nuremberg are already in full swing, so that the city used to start looking for a new Christ child this year. From this Wednesday, girls and young women between the ages of 16 and 19 who live in Nuremberg can apply for the coveted role. The special thing about it? The choice of the Christ child was brought forward from September to avoid overlaps in hectic October and November, so the Süddeutsche .

interested applicants must be at least 1.60 meters tall and should be weatherproof and free of dizziness. A short application video can be uploaded online, and it is also possible until June 30th to make changes to your own online application. A jury will choose a maximum of twelve candidates, which the citizens can then vote on. The final election of the new Nuremberg Christ child will take place on July 24th, while the ceremonial opening of the Christmas market is planned on November 28th.

tradition and rush of visitors

The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt has a long tradition and was first mentioned in writing in 1628. Over the years, the market has developed into one of the oldest and best -known Christmas markets in Germany. Last year, around two million people visited the festive stands that are known for their sweet fragrance of gingerbread, roasted almonds and of course mulled wine. This year, the opening, which is led by the Christkind actress Teresa Windschall, is eagerly awaited, even if it took place in the rain last time, reports Nordbayern .

The opening of last season was a complete success despite drizzle, and thousands of visitors listened to the prologue of the Christ Child. After two years of pandemebest break, people came back into droves to enjoy the festive atmosphere in the main market and strengthen themselves with sausages, potato buffers and a glass of punch.

Christmas markets in the change of time

Nuremberg's tradition is not only characterized by festive joy. If you look at the history of the Christmas markets in Germany, it quickly becomes clear that they have also lived through many dark chapters. During National Socialism, Christmas markets, such as the one in Berlin, were significantly changed to influence the population and boost the economy in times of crisis, such as the National Geographic . Nevertheless, the markets have repeatedly gained popularity after the Second World War and became cultural mass events that are still greatly visited today.

With the upcoming opening of the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, it is to be hoped that the traditions not only preserve but also revived. For example, the new Christkind actor could not only represent the old magic of the market, but also set fresh impulses to make this cozy winter time unforgettable for everyone.