"Adventkranz" and "Bratwürstelsonntag"

[austrian_spyder_fan]

Hello Everyone,

in Austria we enjoy the time before christmas with old traditions.
So we celebrate the 4 sundays before 12-24.
It is called "Advent" and we light a candle on each sunday.

Today is the 1st "Advent" and in Upper Austria .... we celebrate "Bratwürstelsonntag".
So a traditional dish is "Bratwürstel" (fried sausages) with "Sauerkraut" and Erdäpfelschmarrn (roast potatoes)

regards
Markus

[Ric]

Hello.

We also lit the Adventkranz today.
Unfortunately we have no Würstel-tradition here. We had a short trip to Italy with Tramezini and Bellini.

The typical Adventkranz has a (Spyder)hole in the center. :D

[austrian_spyder_fan]

Servus Ric,

you're right normally the "Kranz" is a Ring.
But the square size is more space saving.

We have to make plans for the Seconds Sale next days. :spyder:

[ChrisinHove]

Hi a_s_f!

That bratwurst looks delicious!

[MacLaren]

How right you are, austrian spyder fan
For Christians, Saturday, November 29 marks the beginning of Advent, which for us Christians, means a season of Hope and Expectancy.
I should note, I do not belong to to The 7 Day Advent Church
But, I have a good friend that does.
I belong to a very small Christian Church.

[Naperville]

When I was a child we followed the Catholic faith pretty closely and we too followed Advent.

Thank you for your post! I am 1/4 Austrian, 3/4 Irish. I have never traveled to Austria or Ireland, and I know very little of what their lives are like.

[odomandr]

Mmmm brats and taters.


We lit the advent candle growing up but my wife and I don't have our own. I appreciate you bringing attention to this for me

[Doc Dan]

We always celebrate Advent. All of the ancient Christian traditions do. We do not have a food tradition, though. I think that is actually a great idea! It gives a sensory meaning to the season.

Are there food traditions for 2-4 Advent, as well?

[MacLaren]

We always celebrate Advent. All of the ancient Christian traditions do. We do not have a food tradition, though. I think that is actually a great idea! It gives a sensory meaning to the season.

Are there food traditions for 2-4 Advent, as well?

Your right Doc, the Ancient Christian traditions do.
We also offer Communion every service as well.
I was suprised to find that a lot of Church's in my area do not. But, I dont wanna derail this thread
Just a thought.

[austrian_spyder_fan]

When I was a child we followed the Catholic faith pretty closely and we too followed Advent.

Thank you for your post! I am 1/4 Austrian, 3/4 Irish. I have never traveled to Austria or Ireland, and I know very little of what their lives are like.

You should visit both.
Because of Irish Whiskey and Austrian Beer :D

[austrian_spyder_fan]

We always celebrate Advent. All of the ancient Christian traditions do. We do not have a food tradition, though. I think that is actually a great idea! It gives a sensory meaning to the season.

Are there food traditions for 2-4 Advent, as well?

Hi Doc,

in "Advent" or "Vorweihnachtszeit" ( pre Christmas time) there are a lot of traditional food. Cookies, Stollen (a sweet Bakery whith nuts, fruits and spices), and other Winter dishes.
The 2nd to 4th Advent (sunday) has no special dish for dinner.

Markus

[austrian_spyder_fan]

How right you are, austrian spyder fan
For Christians, Saturday, November 29 marks the beginning of Advent, which for us Christians, means a season of Hope and Expectancy.
I should note, I do not belong to to The 7 Day Advent Church
But, I have a good friend that does.
I belong to a very small Christian Church.

We are not very religious. But grown up catholic (most of people in austria, not so catholic than irish or portuguese).
But since my son goes to school and since his first communion he is also an acolyte and so my wife an I go to church wenn he is "on duty".

[Naperville]

When I was a child we followed the Catholic faith pretty closely and we too followed Advent.

Thank you for your post! I am 1/4 Austrian, 3/4 Irish. I have never traveled to Austria or Ireland, and I know very little of what their lives are like.

You should visit both.
Because of Irish Whiskey and Austrian Beer :D

That is sound reasoning.

[MacLaren]

How right you are, austrian spyder fan
For Christians, Saturday, November 29 marks the beginning of Advent, which for us Christians, means a season of Hope and Expectancy.
I should note, I do not belong to to The 7 Day Advent Church
But, I have a good friend that does.
I belong to a very small Christian Church.

We are not very religious. But grown up catholic (most of people in austria, not so catholic than irish or portuguese).
But since my son goes to school and since his first communion he is also an acolyte and so my wife an I go to church wenn he is "on duty".

Totally understand :)
Also, just wanna say that I woukd absolutely love to visit Austria someday. Beautiful place from what I've seen on TV and pics.

[DSH007]

I can absolutely get behind any celebration that involves sausage. Happy holidays! :)

[austrian_spyder_fan]

Totally understand :)
Also, just wanna say that I woukd absolutely love to visit Austria someday. Beautiful place from what I've seen on TV and pics.

You should do this if you can.
It's a small but beautiful place.

[austrian_spyder_fan]

I can absolutely get behind any celebration that involves sausage. Happy holidays! :)

:D :D :D

[austrian_spyder_fan]

2nd Advent today.
Weather is crazy +13 degrees Celsius!
Thursday morning we had -7°C.

[Naperville]

2nd Advent today.
Weather is crazy +13 degrees Celsius!
Thursday morning we had -7°C.

We have the exact same weather here in Chicago, Illinois this week. High of 11C; Low of -3C.

[austrian_spyder_fan]

We are on the 48th parallel here.