Christmas Special: Between Manger and Kitchen – Basel Christmas Traditions

Description

Sunday, December 13, 2026, 3:00 PM
Meeting point: Museum Entrance The Basel Christmas celebration has had many faces. During the Middle Ages, the Klingental nuns saw it as a sign of Christian charity. Even today, loved ones are often gifted — often less for religious reasons and more for social or consumer reasons. In this tour, we focus on the historical changes of the Christmas celebration: What was served in Basel households in the past? Since when are Christmas trees set up? And has the Freie Strasse always sparkled during the Advent season? Finally, we invite you to relax with some cookies and mulled wine and share your own Christmas traditions. Guided tour by: Salome Bender and Désirée Hess, co-managers of Museum Kleines Klingental
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: CHF 10.–/7.–

Highlights

• Tour of Basel Christmas traditions
• With Salome Bender and Désirée Hess
• Finish with cookies and mulled wine

General Information

The Christmas special takes place on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Museum Kleines Klingental. The 90-minute tour explores the historical changes of the Christmas celebration in Basel and invites discussion about personal Christmas traditions.

Location

Unterer Rheinweg 26, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

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