Holiday traditions - Prime Minister celebrates Christmas in Upper Lusatia
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer celebrates Christmas Eve with his family in Upper Lusatia. The native of Görlitz has renovated a historic Umgebindehaus there - before Christmas, it is traditionally decorated with Herrnhut stars from the region. "I love this Christmas time, the time with my family," says the CDU politician.
As every year, Kretschmer has a cooking contest with his mother-in-law - he roasts a goose that he gets himself from Hofgut Kaltenbach. The roast is then served on Christmas Day. The family decides which goose will win the race. However, not all family members eat the traditional Christmas roast: "Some of the family are vegetarian," reveals Kretschmer. Nevertheless, the head of government does not want to give up his roast goose for the holidays. "I make my goose. And I know that everyone loves that wonderful smell."
On Christmas Eve, he goes to the church service in the afternoon. "As a youngster, I took part in the nativity play myself. Maybe our boys will do the same soon."
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- Despite having vegetarian family members, Michael Kretschmer, the Prime Minister of Saxony, insists on preparing and savoring his traditional roast goose during the Christmas holidays in Upper Lusatia.
- Ahead of Saint's Eve, the Government Building in Dresden is adorned with festive lights, creating a merry atmosphere for the Turn of the Year.
- Saxony's Government, led by Michael Kretschmer, recognizes the importance of preserving age-old traditions and encourages the celebration of Christmas in Upper Lusatia, including the annual cooking contest with roast goose.
- As the days draw closer to Christmas, stores in Saxony's capital city of Dresden offer a variety of Saint Nicholas goods, crafted with love and devotion, further celebrating the festive season.
- Michael Kretschmer reflects on the influence of his childhood and the joyful Christmas traditions, as he hopes his sons will eventually partake in the nativity play, a cherished tradition in Saxony and Upper Lusatia.
Source: www.stern.de
