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Miracle from Lake Constance: 800 kg gin ball found after 3 years!
Discover the current events in Baden-Württemberg: from a recovered gin ball to bizarre Christmas traditions.
Miracle from Lake Constance: 800 kg gin ball found after 3 years!
On December 22, 2025, holiday preparations are in full swing, but hopes for a white Christmas in Germany could soon fade. Loud daily news The probability of snow on Christmas Eve has fallen to around 5 percent in most regions, especially in Freiburg.
During this festive period, the bizarre traditions should not be forgotten. The Christmas cucumber in particular is enjoying growing popularity. This custom, which involves hiding a glass cucumber on the Christmas tree, could possibly go back to forgotten German traditions and has already gained importance in cities like Heilbronn. More and more families are being inspired by this custom and thus provide an additional element of surprise on Christmas Eve frag-mutti.de reported.
Body and mind – a find of very special value
One winding story follows the next: an extraordinary discovery was made in Lake Constance. A stainless steel ball with an incredible volume of 230 liters of gin, which was sunk in 2022, has now resurfaced after a three-year search. Covered by shells and a plastic sheet, the sphere was eventually discovered using sonar and a diving robot. The gin, which was pre-ordered for 99 francs a bottle before it was sunk, can now be given out to customers who opted out of a refund, while the finder of the ball receives a share of the high-proof vine internals. This winding story was created by t-online.de revealed.
It's an exciting time for the region, because it's not just the traditions and finds that are causing excitement. Christmas markets across Germany are full of festive sounds and smells as the anticipation of Christmas Eve fills the air. Despite the unlikely white Christmas, the spirit of the festive season remains intact.
News from the political front
In addition, the CDU expresses criticism of the green-black state government regarding the development of wind power in Baden-Württemberg. But people don't lose heart about this in the run-up to Christmas - instead, people continue to prepare for the holidays and work on creating a Christmas atmosphere while taking protective care of nature.
The coming days bring many more surprises and we can look forward to the many customs and conviviality of the Christmas season. Perhaps one or two glass cucumbers on the tree or another glass of gin will toast this festive time.