LINZ NATIVITIES 2013

We found out there are 200 displays throughout Linz this Christmas season.  CHRISTMAS is such a big event all during Advent in Austria. 

The Linz Ward has about 205 displayed this year.  Some years they have had much more.  Most of the the creches are hand made (not the lanterns).  For some this is  a year long project making their own creches and even figures.  

  Right now I am listening to the brass quartet.  I wish I could video tape it.  The sound is so typical Austria and you can almost imagine being in a chalet in the mountains with tons of snow outside and a roaring fire inside. 

The sets were amazing and varied.

Brother Didenhover acted as a guide.

Sister Mayer (center, next to me) is the wonderful lady in charge. She is standing
next to one of the several creches that she made.

She also gives classes on how to create one of these detailed nativity scenes.

Today is the last day and most of the visitors seem to be here today.

Each is offered cake or cookies (bakery quality) and a drink of something hot or room temperature.  They even have little cafe tables set up.   We love the Linz Ward.  The people are warm and friendly and welcoming.  They serve one another so eagerly.