Actors - Ulrich Matthes: Christmas includes a maccheroni casserole
For actor Ulrich Matthes, maccheroni casserole has been a Christmas tradition since childhood. "When my mother was still alive, we always, really always had maccheroni casserole on Christmas Eve - and smoked salmon as a starter," said the 64-year-old ("Das Boot") in an interview with dpa.
"When my mother was old, my brother made this maccheroni casserole - it had to be maccheroni casserole." Matthes plays in the Christmas film "Winter Waltz", which is currently available in the ARD media library.
"Christmas was actually always harmonious at home," said the multi-award-winning Berlin character actor. "Strangely enough, my parents managed it that way, even my brother and I," he remarked with a laugh. "We decorated the tree on Christmas Eve and, when me and my brother were little, my father tapped along the hallway in a disguised voice and growled: "Here's Santa Claus." That was always great. Even when my brother said at some point: "It's dad!" In this respect, I'm attached to Christmas without being sentimental. I also don't buy speculoos from mid-October. And when it's over, that's fine too. On January 1, I think: "Ah, finally!" And watch the New Year's ski jumping in Garmisch. Wonderful!"
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- Growing up, Ulrich Matthes' childhood days in Germany were often marked by the delicious tradition of enjoying maccheroni casserole during Christmas Eve.
- The actor's devoted brother took up the task of preparing the cherished maccheroni casserole once their mother was no longer around.
- Ulrich Matthes, fond of Christmas traditions, stars in the movie "Winter Waltz" which is currently available in the ARD media library, bringing laughter and joy to German households during the festive period.
- The media has been buzzing about the German Christmas tradition, with people tuning into television broadcasts to share the joy of the season with their families.
- Berlin, known for its unique charm, has become an essential part of Ulrich Matthes' Christmas memories, with its festive atmosphere and winter waltzes adding to the holiday spirit.
- The film industry has been inspired by the enduring charm of ultramodern Berlin, using its iconic landmarks as backdrops in popular Christmas movies.
- For many Germans, the Santa Claus tradition on 'Saint Nicholas Eve' continues to be a source of excitement and anticipation, just as it was for Ulrich Matthes in his childhood years.
Source: www.stern.de
