Imagine a Christmas Angel appearing from the historic St. Ferdinand Church doors with their heraldic images associated with the town's "Godfather", Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria. Imagine a live Nutcracker waving a banner as he stands guard. Imagine the resounding chords of trumpeters heralding in the season and a bell choir of nuns performing angelic tunes.
Better yet – don’t imagine – live it – during opening ceremonies for the 28th annual Christkindlmarkt to be held in Ferdinand, Indiana.
Better yet – don’t imagine – live it – during opening ceremonies for the 28th annual Christkindlmarkt to be held in Ferdinand, Indiana.
Opening Ceremony
All who wish to experience the magic are invited to gather at the front entrance to St. Ferdinand Church at 6:30 p.m. EST on Friday, November 14. There, the Christkindl, or Christmas Angel, will appear (as she has done at Nuremberg, Germany’s Christkindlmarkts for over 500 years) and regale the assembled with her angelic, melodious voice. Children will light the way as trumpeters herald in the markt, choirs sing, and the Sisters of St. Benedict Bell Choir will perform.
This outdoor Christkindlmarkt Eve event is free and open to all who wish to live a little magic. The Sisters will be hosting their annual Monastery Baked Goods Bake Sale immediately following the 30 minute program. In the case of rain, the opening ceremony will be held inside St. Ferdinand Church.
This outdoor Christkindlmarkt Eve event is free and open to all who wish to live a little magic. The Sisters will be hosting their annual Monastery Baked Goods Bake Sale immediately following the 30 minute program. In the case of rain, the opening ceremony will be held inside St. Ferdinand Church.
