South Tyrolean Christmas Traditions
South Tyrolean Christmas Traditions
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South Tyrolean Christmas Traditions

The season of lights begins several days before the start of Advent. Traditionally, on the Thursday before the first Sunday of Advent, the five original South Tyorlean Christmas markets are openend: Bolzano, Merano, Bressanone, Brunico and Vipiteno. 

On the four Sundays of Advent, people in South Tyrol light the candles on their Advent wreaths, read stories, and sing songs. Around December 5th and 6th, St. Nicholas and Krampus parades take place. Christmas cookies are also an essential part of the celebration and have a long history. In Pre-Christian times, so called "Opferbrote" were baked on the winter solstice, December 25th, to ward off demons. When this celebration was integrated into the Christian Christmas holiday, it evolved into the Christrollen. However, as not everyone could afford expensive ingredients like dried fruits, farmers began baking Christmas cookies from flour, sugar, and butter instead. 

A festively decorated Christmas tree and a Nativity scene are also essential elements of Christmas. Val Gardena is renowned for its impressive wood carvings, especially the Nativity figures. There are even Nativity museums in the area. The Nativity scene depicts the birth of Jesus in the stable and helps children pass the time while waiting for the Christ Child, who secretly brings the gifts of the evening of December 24, Christmas Eve.

After Christmas, incense is traditionally burned on one of the 12 "Rauhnächte" to drive away evil from the home. These "Rauhnächte" end on Epiphany, January 6. On this day, the "Sternsinger" (children dressed as the three kings) go from house to house. They write the iscription "C+M+B" in chalk on the door to bless the home once again and offer gifts of chalk and incense. 

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When spring temperatures drop below 0°C, things get serious for the delicate apple blossoms.🌸
But our fruit farmers are ready! 💪🍏

💧 With frost protection sprinklers, they cover the blossoms in a fine layer of water. Sounds strange? But it works! As the water freezes, it releases heat – and that heat protects the flower! ✨ Sometimes, small fire pits🔥 are lit in the orchards to push back the cold air.💨

📸: Tourismusgenossenschaft Naturns_Hubert Grüner

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🌸Apfelblüte in Naturns – Wusstest du das?🌸

Zwischen Ende März/Anfang April und Ende April verwandelt sich Naturns in Südtirol in ein weiß-rosa Blütenmeer – denn dann ist Apfelblüte-Zeit! 🌼

🍎 Wusstest du, dass...
✔️ rund 18.400 Hektar Apfelwiesen Südtirols in dieser Zeit blühen?
✔️ die Bauern die Blüten vor Frostschäden mit der Frostschutzberegnung oder dem Feuer schützen?
✔️ die Blütezeit je nach Höhenlage und Wetter variiert – und damit jedes Jahr einzigartig ist?

Ein Spaziergang oder eine Radtour durch die duftenden Obstgärten ist jetzt besonders magisch.✨
Und: Die Blüte ist nicht nur schön – sie legt auch den Grundstein für die Apfelernte im Herbst!🍎

📸: Vinschgau Marketing_Patrick Schwienbacher

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🌸 Fioritura dei meli a Naturno – Lo sapevi? 🌸

Tra fine marzo/inizio aprile e fine aprile, Naturno in Alto Adige si trasforma in un mare di fiori bianco-rosati – è tempo di fioritura dei meli! 🌼

🍎 Lo sapevi che...
✔️ circa 18.400 ettari di meleti in Alto Adige fioriscono proprio in questo periodo?
✔️ gli agricoltori proteggono i fiori dal gelo con l’irrigazione antibrina o accendendo fuochi?
✔️ il periodo della fioritura varia a seconda dell'altitudine e del clima – ed è quindi unico ogni anno?

Una passeggiata o un giro in bici tra i frutteti in fiore è particolarmente magico in questo momento. ✨
E poi: la fioritura non è solo bella – è anche la base per il raccolto delle mele in autunno! 🍎

📸: Vinschgau Marketing_Patrick Schwienbacher

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🏔Alpine Herbal Lemonade – Natural & Refreshing✨

Inspired by fragrant mountain meadows🌸, this herbal lemonade, a special edition for the 40th anniversary of the Merano High Mountain Trail❤️, combines the finest herbs with fruity apple juice🍎. Light, not too sweet, and full of natural freshness; perfect for a revitalizing break.

💸Now available at the Naturns Tourist Office and selected local businesses

📸: Tourist office Naturns

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🏔Alpine Kräuterlimonade – Natürlich & Erfrischend✨

Inspiriert von duftenden Bergwiesen🌸 vereint diese Kräuterlimonade, eine Sonderedition zum 40-jährigen Jubiläum des Meraner Höhenwegs❤️ feinste Kräuter mit fruchtigem Apfelsaft🍎. Leicht, nicht zu süß und voller natürlicher Frische; perfekt für eine belebende Auszeit.

💸Ab sofort im Tourismusbüro Naturns und in ausgewählten Betrieben erhältlich.

📸: Tourismusgenossenschaft Naturns

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🏔Limonata alle erbe alpine – Naturale e Rinfrescante✨

Ispirata dai profumati prati montani🌸, questa limonata alle erbe, edizione speciale per il 40° anniversario dell'Alta Via di Merano❤️, unisce le migliori erbe con succo di mela fruttato🍎. Leggera, non troppo dolce e piena di freschezza naturale; perfetta per una pausa ristoratrice.

💸Disponibile presso l'ufficio turistico di Naturno e in strutture selezionate.

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🌸 The apple blossom is just around the corner! In Naturns, the magical time is about to begin when the apple trees will be in full bloom, and the landscape will be transformed into a sea of white and pink.✨

This wonderful season shows us how much beauty nature has to offer – a true highlight for all nature lovers and photographers. 📸 Who of you is already excited to see the first blossoms?😍

📸: Vinschgau Marketing_Patrick Schwienbacher

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