I had imagined from the beginning, since we early September, the house in Neujellingsdorf Christmas in the house: bought. The lighting of the Christmas tree lit up in my mind and made courage to endure all this, and this was associated with the move. There were many problems, but all had been the solution in itself - some solutions but we must find it. On 23 December was disappointed I: I had bought a beautiful Christmas tree, but in our Christmas tree stand, the screw jammed the lock. The journey to the neighboring village 2 km away was very difficult, because the road was covered with fresh snow. Once again go to Castle - impossible. So I called the nursery in our village, I could go on foot. They promised me to ask the boss for advice. The nursery called later, the boss would get me a Christmas tree stand from the hardware store and bring them home. But no one came to the evening, our beautiful Christmas tree leaned a little sad next to the fireplace on the wall. 
When I on 24 December was awake, I immediately thought of the Christmas tree. So many weeks I had been looking forward to sitting with Hans Christian on Christmas eve of the Christmas tree, enjoy the candlelight and sing Christmas carols. What is it, if I place it can not be? It snowed and snowed, no chance to go somewhere ... I called the nursery and was relieved: The boss had put the Christmas tree stand in our front door! And a little later was the most beautiful Christmas tree, we had had for years, straight between the fireplace and the wings, waiting to be decorated.
Since Wednesday afternoon it had been snowing continuously, the snow piled up in the garden behind the house on high. The north wind was always approached more snow. Mail had been three days come not, but some emails to come in which thanked my friends for their Christmas mail I 22 December had been shipped. But that was not important to us. It was important that Hans Christian sat in his chair and watched as I decorated our Christmas tree and built the beautiful old crib.
prepared on Christmas Eve I in our comfortable kitchen, the Christmas dinner. It was late when we went into the living room. The 25 red candles on our Christmas tree I had fired up the gifts and the colored plates were under the tree, covered by the Christmas blanket from my childhood. And I hung up the old Christmas record, from now heard the song of the silent night. Both of us were sitting comfortably on the sofa and looked at the most beautiful Christmas tree which we had in our time together for 13 years and listened to Christmas songs from the CD.
It was after midnight when the candles had burned down and we could unwrap the gifts. The storm still raged, but it had stopped snowing. Before we went to bed, I played again the old story of "Silent Night" on our wings. It was a really quiet and atmospheric Christmas night.
the morning of Christmas day I woke up very early. On the small road in front of our house no one was in sight, only an excavator was ever passed to clear snow. The Christmas Day is the day on which the least-mails are written. A blessed peaceful in my mail program. Only because of the new book projects, I exchanged a few emails with friends. Later that afternoon I was sitting comfortably in an armchair, with the MacBook on your lap, while Hans Christian rested on the sofa. For the first floor we could not stop us, it was very cold due to the continued strong and cold north wind. Below but it was warm and cozy in front of our beautiful Christmas tree.
evening came the "big cooking event" - that was now definitely the last duck that I cook. Some people may recall more of my blog from last year, "duck with apples and chestnuts," in which I wrote: "I actually like to cook, but you should not make a slave to the kitchen. Next year there will be a simpler food ... " several hours we sat and waited for the result. It worked very well with the roast in the oven, but I managed not to break down the animal properly. Everything was finally greasy, but it tasted pretty good, but we did not get so special. Two dishwasher panels were due the next morning I had to rinse again and make the kitchen clean. All this is completely inappropriate for two people, just because Christmas. There are Hans Christian and I agree.
On Boxing Day it could have been much easier because we had just warming up the leftovers. But we watched the "Love Boat" on TV and completely forgot to eat. Then we went to bed early - the wind had stopped suddenly in the house it was warm again. We dreamed of our quiet and peaceful Christmas in Neujellingsdorf - without family reunions, trips, gifts and phone Rummel Marathon.
Earlier, when I was at school, we went before Christmas Eve in the winter holiday. There were always peaceful wonderful and peaceful Christmas, snow in the mountains.
similar way, we had it now, too, only without the mountains. But in-house and with a beautiful Christmas tree. With birds in the garden, deer in the field and the Baltic Sea in sight. Today the postman came back, but he did not have letters. We have to wait a little. Here on our Fehmarn Christmas mail has arrived or not. As well, there are emails and the senior citizens' club! For the Internet to get in Neujellingsdorf - albeit a little slower than in Munich, Bamberg, Hamburg.
The child in the manger, the star of Bethlehem - they symbolize the hope of humanity for peace in the world and among people. You give us courage and confidence to live well despite some problems and limitations of not being alone, even when life is dark for us. Just today, I learned that the village has come to a child. And a few days we have experienced a wonderful night sky and bright nights.
Neujellingsdorf Christmas - we were snowed, it was quiet and peace. The 25 candles on our Christmas tree have shone brightly in the holy night. They helped us reflect on what is essential in our lives, always a light to see, even if it is sometimes quite dark around us.
I wish you all that you found on Christmas day a light that illuminates you and you have courage and confidence. I wish you a Happy New Year and good luck and health in 2011.
Beate Forsbach
Neujellingsdorf / Fehmarn 27 December 2010
Neujellingsdorf Christmas in the Seniors meeting place on the web
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