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Gö lights up: Advent calendar brings magical Christmas lights!
Göttingen celebrates atmospheric Christmas lights with the “Gö shines” campaign. Chocolate Advent calendars support financing.
Gö lights up: Advent calendar brings magical Christmas lights!
In Göttingen, the anticipation of Advent is celebrated to the fullest with the “Gö shines” campaign. This initiative ensures that the city center shines in festive splendor at Christmas time. Göttingen Marketing GmbH (GMG) has decided to finance the atmospheric Christmas lighting through the sale of a special chocolate Advent calendar and the support of regional sponsors. The Advent calendar, which is available at the tourist information center at the Old Town Hall for 5.95 euros, has a double benefit: 1.50 euros per calendar sold goes directly to the Christmas lights. The goal is clear: to create a festive atmosphere in the side streets and to allow citizens to actively participate in creating the Christmas atmosphere. The “Gö shines” campaign, which has existed since 2024 and is led by Mayor Petra Broistedt, shows how community projects can blossom during the dark season.
But Advent calendars are not only popular in Göttingen. They are particularly popular in the areas of technology and electronics. Advent calendars offer exciting experiences during Advent and are suitable for both children and adults. While children's calendars promote fun and learning and ensure a better understanding of technical issues, more complex versions are often available for adults. These sometimes require prior knowledge, while adult support is usually an advantage with children's calendars. Popular topics include magnetism, mechanics and optics, so each door invites you to do a little experiment that is both educational and entertaining.
The technology of the Advent calendar
Advent calendars are no longer just simple chocolate surprises. They have become valuable tools that encourage children and adults to explore the world of technology. The price range ranges from 20 to over 100 euros, depending on what experience or experimentation options are offered. A popular example is the FRANZIS GEOlino Advent calendar, which is recommended for ages 8 and up and offers 24 exciting experiments in the areas of electronics, mechanics and optics. All materials are included, making it easy to get started.
Whether in Göttingen or elsewhere, the anticipation of Advent is kept alive through creative ideas and initiatives. Anyone who would like to take part in the Christmas lighting or become a sponsor can do so directly via GMG. Anyone interested can send an email to info@goettingen-marketing.de and thereby contribute to the festive atmosphere in the city.
The following applies to the Advent season: Let yourself be enchanted by the lights and enjoy the creative surprises that the Advent calendars have in store!
Further information about the “Gö shines” campaign can be found on the Göttingen Marketing GmbH website: Göttingen.de and on the topic of Advent calendars in the area of technology and electronics christmastime.net.