Stern singers bring blessings and joy to Weeze!

On January 3, 2025, the star singers were traveling in Weeze to bring people blessing. This tradition, which is celebrated around January 6, the Epiphany, provides that children pull from house to house in costumes of the Three Kings. The little ambassadors of the blessing convey blessings in the form of small notes and collect donations for charitable purposes. Mayor Georg Koenen received the star singers in the town hall and praised the high participation of children in Weeze.

like christmas.org , the star singing has its roots in Christianity and was introduced by the Catholic Church. The three kings Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar, who brought gifts to the child of Jesus, are the focus of this tradition. It is not only a custom, but also a way to spread the message of charity and support. The donations collected flow primarily into development projects that benefit the disadvantaged children in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. In some regions, the star singing begins after Christmas and lasts until the end of January.

symbolism and tradition

In addition to collecting donations, the star singers often leave chalk marks over the doors of households, which represent a blessing. The letters C, M and B stand either for "Christus Mansionem Benedicat" or the initial letters of the Three Kings. The numbers that are written indicate the current year, for example 20*C+M+B+23 for 2023. This tradition combines the fun of the Christmas season with the important message of sharing and compassion, underlined by the active participation of children.