Vibrant Christmas Celebrations in Solingen: Wide Range and Holiday Spirit Abound
This Christmas Eve, Solingen's Evangelical churches are preparing a special treat for families with a variety of services, including nativity plays and musical performances.
Pastor Jo Römling is offering a family service with a nativity play at the Arche community centre, a short distance from Dorp Church. Meanwhile, in Dorp Church itself, a Christmas musical requires a ticket but offers a memorable experience for all ages.
Some family services present the Christmas story through a nativity play, such as at 3:00 PM in Merscheid, 4:00 PM in Widdert and Ketzberg, and 4:30 PM in Ohligs. In Graefrath, confirmands lead a service at 3:45 PM.
For those seeking a more relaxed atmosphere, the service team in Widdert invites you to a cozy conclusion with mulled wine in front of the church after the "Candlelight Christmas" at 10:30 PM.
Six late services, known as Midnight Masses, are taking place at 11:00 PM in Gräfrath, Wald, Ohligs, the Luther community, and in Dorp.
Many Evangelical churches, including those in Solingen, often hold Christmas Eve services that allow walk-in attendance without prior registration, especially for family services. These services usually welcome families, offer traditional carols, Bible readings, and are open to the public.
However, it is advisable to contact local church offices directly or visit their official websites as these frequently announce special Christmas Eve arrangements. Some churches may require reservations due to health regulations or capacity limits, but often at least some Christmas Eve family services remain available for spontaneous attendance.
The St. Reinoldi Rupelrath community offers two services with a children's musical at 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM. The 3:30 PM service in Dorp Church with Pastor Raphaela Demski-Galla, Stephanie Schlüter, and the Dorp Children's Choir is popular.
The first 19 family services on Christmas Eve, aimed at families with children in kindergarten and early elementary school, start at 2:30 PM. Some services will be lively and joyful, others quiet and contemplative.
The focus of all services on Christmas Eve is always on the child in the manger - with whom God comes to people as human. So, whether you're seeking a traditional service, a nativity play, or a musical performance, Solingen's Evangelical churches have a warm welcome waiting for you this Christmas Eve.
- Apart from the Christmas musical, various Evangelical churches in Solingen offer family services that incorporate nativity plays either at 3:00 PM in Merscheid, 4:00 PM in Widdert and Ketzberg, and 4:30 PM in Ohligs, or a children's musical like the one at 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM in the St. Reinoldi Rupelrath community.
- For those who appreciate a relaxed atmosphere, the service team in Widdert invites you to a cozy conclusion with mulled wine in front of the church after the "Candlelight Christmas."
- Families can enjoy a fascinating musical performance at Dorp Church, while those seeking a more interactive experience can attend a nativity play at the Arche community centre, both requiring prior planning due to ticketed events.
- After the day's activities, six Midnight Masses are taking place at 11:00 PM in Gräfrath, Wald, Ohligs, the Luther community, and in Dorp, providing a tranquil and spiritual conclusion to the evening.
- In addition to church services, Christmas Eve in Solingen also offers various lifestyle and shopping opportunities, such as fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, and shopping experiences that can complement your festive celebrations with pets and travel-related activities.
