Soest will become a Christmas world in the middle of summer - lights flash soon!

Soest will become a Christmas world in the middle of summer - lights flash soon!

Soest, Deutschland - What drives people in Soest? A particularly strange picture was presented in the pedestrian zone, where the Christmas lights will be hung on July 2 - in the middle of summer! According to Soester Anzeiger is part of the detailed planning for the next Christmas market. The economy and marketing Soest (WMS) ordered sample lighting to test its effect. A lifting car is used to attach the new light elements, the Herrnhut stars and a light frieze in different lengths - an exciting sight for passers -by! The whole thing will take around three to four days, with attachment locations between H&M and Jewelier, among other things.

An earlier start of the Christmas preparations caused a sensation in Soest. While the lights are already installed in the pedestrian zone, there are still discussions about Christmas lights in Königsfeld. Mayor FRITZ Link announces that no final decision has yet been made. The debate is primarily about the need for lighting in view of the current electricity savings measures and the energy crisis. As reported, the Herrnhut stars have been an integral part of the townscape since the 1970s, but complete lighting with almost 50 stars is excluded this year.

Herrnhuter stars as tradition

In Königsfeld, there are considerations to maintain the tradition of the Herrnhut stars, even if the conditions are difficult. Possible solutions are the hanging of the stars without lighting to make them visible during the day, or only fewer individual stars shine. Among the options are three large Herrnhut stars, one of which is already available for the town hall. The other two are to be purchased as part of a new retail concept, but the delivery of the new stars is still unsure how the reported.

The Herrnhuter stars originate in the Herrnhut star manufacture, which has existed since 1897. Here the legendary stars are made in traditional manual work. The combination of tradition and modernity is particularly emphasized, which makes up the special charm of these lights. Each piece is carefully folded and glued, which raises the stars into unique individual pieces and symbols of the light of Bethlehem. Customers from all over the world find their way to these colorful stars, as the information on the website of the Herrnhuter stars

whether Soest is working towards the festive mood of the Christmas season or Königsfeld remains in the middle of the discussions - one thing is certain: Christmas lights are a topic that ensures conversation and will certainly also contribute to the delight of the citizens, despite the current summer weather. So, the anticipation for Christmas grows - even now!