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Thanksgiving in St. Stefan: gratitude and conviviality combined!
On Thanksgiving Day in St. Stefan, the community celebrated with gratitude and joy, accompanied by singing and a festive atmosphere.
Thanksgiving in St. Stefan: gratitude and conviviality combined!
On the last Sunday in September, the parish of St. Stefan am Krappfeld celebrated a happy Thanksgiving festival that brought people together and focused on gratitude for the bountiful harvest. Pastor John Opara led the service and in his sermon emphasized the importance of being grateful and doing something good for those in need. The festively decorated church was the perfect setting to bless the harvest crown and celebrate together. The celebration was musically accompanied by the men's choir “Geselligkeit” Meiselding under the direction of Gabriel Kogler, who created a wonderful atmosphere with his vocal performances, like meinbezirk.at reported.
The ceremony ended in the rectory garden, where parish council chairman Peter Schmied warmly thanked the helpers and invited the guests to eat and drink. It was a convivial afternoon that strengthened the sense of community. Professionals and students worked together to prepare the festival, which once again shows how strong the solidarity in the community is.
Thanksgiving and its roots
But what actually makes Thanksgiving? Unlike American Thanksgiving, which is associated with a large feast and the Pilgrim Fathers, European Thanksgiving has deeper roots in Christian faith and gratitude for the harvest. Archdiocese of Cologne deals in detail with the history and meaning of this traditional festival, which is often celebrated in the golden autumn months.
Thanksgiving is not only a religious tradition, but also a way to bring people together and strengthen community. The focus is on sharing food and joy, which was impressively implemented in the garden of the rectory: the guests enjoyed regional specialties in a convivial atmosphere.
Look at further events
The celebrations in St. Stefan am Krappfeld take place in a context in which other exciting events also enrich our region. The Street Food & Wine Festival from October 10th to 12th will transform the Neuer Platz in Klagenfurt into a culinary oasis with international delicacies that will make every gourmet's heart beat faster. More than 20 trucks and trailers will offer their delicacies, from Creole to Thai to Filipino.
Another highlight is coming up on October 4th and 5th: The 33rd Wernberger Health Days® are dedicated to mental health and offer lectures and a health fair with 20 regional exhibitors. These events show how diverse the range of offerings is in the region and how many opportunities there are to enjoy life and take care of your own health at the same time.
Overall, the Thanksgiving festival in St. Stefan am Krappfeld once again shows how important gratitude and community are in our lives. It's a wonderful opportunity to pause and become aware of the positive aspects of life, while numerous regional events provide plenty of variety. Let's celebrate this gratitude together!