Softly falls the snow

Falkenstein - Saxon Switzerland/Germany

Softly falls the snow,

Quiet and frozen rests the lake. 

Christmas-like sparkles the forest: 

Rejoice! The Christ Child will soon be here. 

In our hearts it's warm, 

Silent are sorrow and grief, 

Life's worries fade away: 

Rejoice! The Christ Child will soon be here. 

Soon it's Christmas Eve,

Choir of angels awakes, 

Just hear how lovely it sounds: 

Rejoice! The Christ Child will soon be here.

Text: Eduard Ebel 1895 - German folk tune - 

Leise rieselt der Schnee, 

Still und starr ruht der See. 

Weihnachtlich glänzet der Wald: 

Freue Dich, Christkind kommt bald! 

In den Herzen ist's warm,

Still schweigt Kummer und Harm,

Sorge des Lebens verhallt: 

Freue dich Christkind kommt bald! 

Bald ist Heilige Nacht, 

Chor der Engel erwacht, 

Horch nur wie lieblich es schallt: 

Freue Dich, Christkind kommt bald!

For us it's exactly as we sing about it in the old songs... the snow has been falling since last night and has bathed everything in the most beautiful white.

Happy holidays to all my dear blog friends near and far. With a big hug and joy in my heart, I greet you all. Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates it and a happy new year to everyone. 

Viola

 Stjerner glitrer og lys skinner

What a lovely time

On my last walk I leisurely collected this wonderful dried bouquet... and there were also relaxed trips to one or two Christmas markets... and when the third light comes on, we go to the medieval market at Königstein Fortress/ together with friends. Saxon Switzerland/Germany. There was already a blog post about it last year.

For anyone who likes it, here are my photos of me relaxing and enjoying... it's a wonderful time... thanks.

...and I'm currently reading “A Whole Life” by Robert Seethaler. The book was made into a film and is currently showing in art theaters.

yes... the forest is almost my best friend. Every now and then a mulled wine with my husband... here rose from the winemaker in Meißen.

...here we had coffee and cake in Zinzendorf Castle, it is a small castle where events such as concerts, readings and exhibitions take place regularly. In 1998, an association with members from Germany, Switzerland and the USA was founded to restore and manage the castle.

It is located in Berthelsdorf, a district of Herrnhut, where the first poinsettias were made over 160 years ago...

 

today there is a factory that still makes them by hand and sends them all over the world.

 

I always enjoy looking at the different stars in the factory...

Yes, and then, I made this hat for when I go feed the birds in the rain... it's 6 to 8 degrees plus now... what do you think, will you have a white Christmas?

 I hope it happens again this winter. 

Warm greetings and lots of Advent joy to everyone near and far. 

Klem fra Viola

Advent calendar, starry light and

 

mulled wine

 

I'm in a wonderful mood for the Advent season, firstly the snow came on time, secondly we had a wonderful family celebration and thirdly I've already visited a few Christmas markets. I like the old markets with historical stalls and crafts... here are photos for you...

I am a person who embraces Christmas and allows myself to be embraced.

Christmas is the festival of joy, charity, family and security.

The time leading up to Christmas is a time for reflection and a time to switch back... the quietest time of the year.

I wish you happiness and joy.