{"id":44811,"date":"2021-12-17T12:29:12","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T11:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.steinmuehle.de\/blog\/2021\/12\/17\/christmas-party-2-0-the-very-special-steinmuehlen-christmas-market\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T17:35:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:35:32","slug":"christmas-party-2-0-the-very-special-steinmuehlen-christmas-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/steinmuehle.de\/en\/blog\/2021\/12\/17\/christmas-party-2-0-the-very-special-steinmuehlen-christmas-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Party 2.0: The Very Special Steinm\u00fchlen Christmas Market"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Christmas party at Steinm\u00fchle Boarding School\u2014traditionally THE highlight of the year for the boarding school community. And to keep that sense of anticipation alive, the teaching staff has outdone itself in creativity for this year\u2019s Christmas party: despite the pandemic, the teachers put together an extraordinary, relaxed, and cheerful Christmas market in the M\u00fchlenhof. <\/p>\n

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Under the guidance of Nils Schwandt, students and teachers painstakingly built five Christmas stalls of their own by hand. \u201cIt was absolutely wonderful to see how enthusiastic the students were and how much dedication they put into this project. We couldn\u2019t have done it without them,\u201d says teacher Nils Schwandt happily. <\/p>\n

The students helping out were also thrilled by the construction project: \u201cIt\u2019s so much fun to make something ourselves. And knowing that we\u2019re doing this for the Christmas party makes me really proud to say, \u2018We made that!\u2019\u201d says student Julian Timm. \"\"<\/p>\n

And so it came to pass that, despite the restrictions, another Christmas party full of fun, cheer, and togetherness was organized. And there really was something for everyone: Aside from the classics\u2014sausages and fries or punch and mulled wine at the tea room run by Michel Hermens\u2014the students could indulge themselves at the candy bar. \u201cWe really have everything!\u201d says teacher Luisa V\u00f6lker. \u201cFrom cr\u00eapes to waffles, gingerbread, and cookies, to cotton candy and marshmallow treats\u2014everything your heart desires.\u201d <\/p>\n

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And for those who preferred something less sweet, there were activities and games to let off some steam. Guessing the teachers based on children\u2019s drawings, decorating Christmas ornaments, making their own candles, or putting their skills to the test with a new round of \u201c1, 2, or 3\u201d\u2014the students certainly didn\u2019t get bored that evening. Teachers Ben Zriki and Francine Olschewski led the evening with great energy. <\/p>\n

In addition, there were frequent performances by the students themselves: For example, the Biohaus put on an incredibly adorable performance set to a Bruno Mars song. While the youngest students danced and sang, the entire boarding school community swayed along with them. And, as is tradition, student Felix M\u00fcller sang Christmas carols for the group with his gifted voice, accompanied this year by Friederike on the violin. <\/p>\n

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But anyone who thinks that was the highlight of the festivities is mistaken. The outdoor party really got going when learning center director Patric Hahn fired up the karaoke machine. From then on, there was no stopping it: Everyone sang, laughed, and danced together well into the night. <\/p>\n

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“I was really skeptical and had actually planned to leave early because I had an important exam on Monday,” student Leon admits, “but then the evening turned out to be so much fun\u2014I never would have thought! I just had to stay until the very end; it was so great!”<\/p>\n

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Wrapped up warmly in their coats, the boarding school community continued to celebrate together for hours. \u201cWe had considered holding the celebration in the dorms again due to COVID-19. But it was the right decision to move the party outdoors and celebrate together with everyone!\u201d reports boarding school council member Verena happily. The boarding school council\u2019s idea to organize its own raffle was also a huge hit. The absolute highlight among the prizes was the wet toilet paper, but the sweet surprises, hand warmers, and gift certificates were also celebrated by the winners. <\/p>\n

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Luke, a student who has been part of the boarding school community for years, even says, “That was the absolute best Christmas party ever!”<\/p>\n

Necessity is the mother of invention\u2014and here, the educational team has once again demonstrated how flexibly it can respond to any adversity. And the entire boarding school community provided hopeful proof that evening: Not even a pandemic can dampen our spirits or break our spirit of community. We live together, we celebrate together. <\/p>\n

With that in mind, Steinm\u00fchle Boarding School wishes you a joyful holiday season and a healthy start to the new year!<\/p>\n

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