The ( jubilee ) year has passed so quickly and already many cities are glittering and twinkling, the scent of mulled wine and roasted almonds is in the air and Christmas melodies are playing everywhere: it is impossible to miss that Christmas is approaching and the Christmas markets – no matter what the temperature – are attracting visitors. That’s why we want to take you with us to our partner cities in this newsletter and report on how the Advent season is celebrated there. We also have a few tips for long winter evenings and the first event dates for the new year.