Over 100 guests celebrate Christmas Eve in Schwabach: together instead of alone!

Over 100 guests celebrate Christmas Eve in Schwabach: together instead of alone!

Last Christmas Eve, over 100 guests celebrated in the Evangelisches Haus Schwabach. This special event, which took place for the seventh time this year, aimed to bring people together and combat loneliness. Attendees enjoyed a festive three-course meal and musical performances, adding to the atmospheric atmosphere. As [nn.de](https://www.nn.de/region/schwabach/uber-100-gaste- Feiern-in-schwabach-heilabend-gemeinsam-statt-einsam-1.14950283) reports, the places were filled through the committed organization of volunteers and with the support of donations.

Loneliness is a topic that often comes up during the holidays. It is often defined as a subjectively perceived discrepancy between desired and actual social relationships. According to sanawiki.de, the older generation in particular experiences massive loneliness during the holidays. It's a common feeling, especially when the pressure to create a perfect celebration increases. Surprisingly, despite suicide rates falling at Christmas, demand for support services is high during this time.

Together against loneliness

In Bavaria, various clubs, churches and social organizations are responding to the growing loneliness at Christmas by organizing open celebrations and shared meals. For example, a Christmas party took place at the CVJM Amberg, where managing director Christian Glaßer expected around 120 guests. The audience was diverse, from homeless people to people from different social backgrounds, which reflects the solidarity in this community, as br.de reported.

There were similar initiatives throughout Bavaria: the organizers were expecting over 300 guests at the Martinushaus in Aschaffenburg, while the St. Vinzenz parish in Kitzingen opened to single people and families between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. There were also numerous events in Munich, including an ecumenical Christmas service at the main train station and a celebration for homeless people at the Hofbräuhaus, where up to 600 guests were expected.

A ray of hope on Christmas Eve

The banquet in the Evangelical House was not only a culinary delight, but also a ray of hope for many who are often alone at Christmas. This sense of community and togetherness can be crucial to alleviating the loneliness that plagues many people, especially during the holidays. sanawiki.de reported that chronic loneliness has measurable biological effects and therefore such meetings seem all the more important.

While the holidays are a time of reflection and joy for many, these celebrations remind us of the importance of caring for one another and creating community. In Schwabach and beyond, we continue to work on solutions to bring people together and fight loneliness.