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Streeck and his husband don't give each other anything big

Virologist Hendrik Streeck is a Christmas fan. He loves the decorations, the markets and the good food. As a passionate cook, he already knows what's on the table on which day. But this Christmas also has a sad aspect for him.

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Hendrik Streeck (l), Director of the Institute of Virology at the University Hospital in Bonn, and....aussiedlerbote.de
Hendrik Streeck (l), Director of the Institute of Virology at the University Hospital in Bonn, and his husband Paul Zubeil. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Christmas - Streeck and his husband don't give each other anything big

Hendrik Streeck (46) and his husband Paul Zubeil are not giving each other anything big for Christmas. "It shouldn't cost more than 50 euros," the virologist from Bonn told the German Press Agency. "Which we don't always stick to. But it shouldn't be anything big. We agreed on that years ago, because otherwise the search for presents destroys the whole pre-Christmas period."

And that would just be too bad, because the scientist has a great weakness for Christmas: "The festive lights, the Christmas markets, the music. I think it's an incredibly beautiful tradition that we have. And it's fun to live it."

Streeck and his partner always put up the Christmas tree at the beginning of December so that they can enjoy it for longer. "It's a shame if you don't put it up until the 23rd, because the Christmas spirit is usually gone immediately after the holidays. It used to be different, of course; my parents always decorated the tree just before Christmas Eve."

Streeck lost his father in April, so his mother now comes alone, he says. "It's the first Christmas we've had to celebrate without him, unfortunately." Of course, this will be an adjustment and will not be easy.

Streeck is a passionate cook and will therefore be taking care of the culinary side of things. "I really enjoy cooking for others. We usually have fondue on Christmas Eve. On the first day of Christmas, we make stuffed turkey - I think it just tastes better than goose. On the second day we have game."

Streeck used to make a "Dry January" without alcohol. "But that came to an abrupt end when I moved to the Rhineland. It's not possible here - because of carnival. That's why we now do the Catholic fast after carnival instead."

Read also:

  1. Hendrik Streeck, a virologist from North Rhine-Westphalia, specifically Bonn, shares a unique Christmas tradition with his husband.
  2. Streeck, along with his husband, enjoys the festive atmosphere in Germany during the Christmas season, especially the lights, markets, and music.
  3. Bonn's Streeck and his partner usually decorate their Christmas tree early in December, prolonging the festive spirit throughout the month.
  4. On Christmas Eve, Streeck and his husband traditionally enjoy fondue, while on the first day of Christmas, they prepare stuffed turkey, and on the second day, they savor game, all part of their German Christmas celebrations.
  5. Streeck, who lost his father in April, will be spending the first Christmas without him, acknowledging the upcoming challenge and adjustment that comes with the sad occasion.

Source: www.stern.de

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