Amberg is looking for magnificent Christmas trees: Join in and apply!

Amberg is looking for magnificent Christmas trees: Join in and apply!

The anticipation for the Christmas season is growing, and in Amberg the city administration has already invited people to the first preparations. The large Christmas tree for the market square and Malteserplatz is a highlight of the celebrations and is eagerly awaited. The city of Amberg is urgently looking for magnificent Christmas trees because there are not enough suitable specimens on the reserve list. The department head Jonas Schmidt noted that many of the trees sought can often be found in private or company gardens. This custom has a long tradition in Germany, as the history of the Christmas tree impressively shows.

For everyone who has a suitable tree to offer: We are looking for spruce, blue spruce, Douglas fir, Colorado fir, Nordmann fir and noble fir trees. The demands on the trees are high: They should be between 15 and 20 meters high, have a crown width of 5 to 7 meters and a trunk circumference of between 1 and 1.80 meters. In addition, a species-appropriately developed tree crown, a straight main trunk with a point, healthy needles and even branching up to the tip are precise requirements that must be met.

The Christmas tree – a piece of tradition

The Christmas tree, or as it is popularly known, the Christmas tree, has developed into a central element of the Christmas season in German-speaking countries. The custom of decorating a conifer with lights, baubles and tinsel can be traced back to the 19th century. The Christmas tree took on a special meaning as a symbol of the “tree of paradise” in Christianity. The tradition of the Christmas tree spread from Germany throughout the world and is particularly anchored in different ways in countries such as Sweden and Poland.

In Amberg, Christmas trees are not only put up for decorative purposes, but also represent a deep-rooted tradition that is passed down from generation to generation. Freshly felled trees, such as the popular Nordmann fir, can last up to four weeks with the right care, making the Advent season a colorful and festive experience.

Participate and send

Anyone who has a suitable Christmas tree to offer for Amberg can send it by email to Gruenplanning@Amberg.de send, including pictures of the trees. The prerequisite is that the trees are in a location that offers sufficient space for large equipment and suitable access. A good hand in choosing the perfect tree is required!

The entire festive atmosphere surrounding the Christmas markets, which not only feature festively decorated trees, but also celebrate the tradition of decorating together and giving gifts under the tree, delights young and old alike. And so the people of Amberg are looking forward to a contemplative time, which will also be enriched this year by a magnificent Christmas tree. A real piece of home and Christmas tradition!