Living Advent calendar: Pasewalk's special Christmas tradition!

Living Advent calendar: Pasewalk's special Christmas tradition!

Today, December 2nd, 2025, Advent has arrived. After the Sunday of the Dead, which is dedicated to the deceased believers and is considered a quiet day in Germany, people are ready to prepare for the coming holidays. The Sunday of the Dead, also known as Eternity Sunday, has been celebrated for centuries and allows believers to reflect on life and eternity. It marks the last Sunday of the liturgical year and is a special day of remembrance in most German federal states. Wikipedia reports about the tradition associated with this day.

With the start of Advent, it's all about enjoying the anticipation of Christmas. These four Sundays, starting with the first Advent, invite you to cultivate contemplation and get together with family or friends. Especially at this time, a call for kindness and helpfulness is of the utmost importance. Many people in our region will not only decorate their gardens and houses festively, but will also listen to each other and offer help where it is needed. The goal is clear: the Christmas month should be the most beautiful month of the year.

Lively Advent calendar in Pasewalk

A beautiful custom that is being revived in Pasewalk is the “Living Advent Calendar”. Evening meetings take place daily from December 1st to 24th. This year the parish is particularly active and cordially invites everyone interested to a meeting on December 13th at 6 p.m. in the Friedenskirche on Rothenburger Weg. The Friedenskirche has an eventful history: It was built in 1954 on the property of Hanna Rother, a popular catechist who supported many children in various activities. Nordkurier reports about these evenings together, which are intended to provide space for conversations and culinary offerings.

On December 13th, the festive evening is all about coming up with ideas to fill the church with life. The organizers are hoping for numerous visitors to enjoy the pre-Christmas season together and reflect on the future of the church. A nice evening in good company – that’s the goal!

Advent: A symbol of hope

Advent itself is more than just a time of waiting for Christmas. Historically, this period was also a time of inner preparation and penance. The term “Advent” comes from the Latin “adventus,” which means “arrival.” It symbolizes the arrival of Jesus Christ and the hope for his second coming. It is especially important today to spread this message of hope and peace. Traditions such as Advent calendars and the famous Advent wreath, with its four candles, are just as much a part of it as the festive lights that illuminate our streets. The EKHN explains the different customs and their meaning.

Advent is not only a time of anticipation for the upcoming festival, but also an opportunity to reflect on what is important together - the loving encounters in the community.