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Visit to the town hall in Groß-Gerau on Epiphany
On Epiphany, the carol singers from the Catholic parish of St. Walburga visited the town hall in Groß-Gerau to bring the traditional blessing C + M + B ("Christ bless this house"). City Councillor Ilse Scheuner welcomed the young guests on behalf of Mayor Jörg Rüddenklau.
"The Epiphany carolers' campaign shows how important it is to strengthen children's rights worldwide. It is admirable how the children and young people, through their commitment, set an example for solidarity and justice. My thanks go to everyone involved – you are a role model for our society!" emphasized Scheuner.
This year's campaign is themed "Raise your voice! – Caroling for children's rights." Twenty-eight children aged 4 to 16, accompanied by ten adult supervisors, are traveling in four groups through the town center and the districts of Wallerstädten, Dornberg, Berkach, and Dornheim, as well as Büttelborn and Klein-Gerau. Over 20 children and teenagers brought their blessings directly to the town hall. The carolers will be out and about for a total of four days.
Donations for disadvantaged children worldwide
The 2025 Epiphany carolers' campaign draws attention to the situation of millions of children worldwide who urgently need support. 250 million children – primarily girls – do not attend school. 160 million children are forced to work, half of them under exploitative conditions. The carolers collect donations to combat these injustices and strengthen children's rights worldwide.
To mark this year's theme, a donated wooden bench was painted yellow and inscribed with children's rights. This bench will be placed in various locations throughout the week to raise awareness of the campaign. It will also be on display at the Groß-Gerau weekly market. "It's wonderful to see how the children and young people participate year after year and dedicate themselves to a fairer world," explains Tobias Sattler, organizer and supervisor of the carol singers in Groß-Gerau. "Many of them have been involved for years, and it's lovely to watch them grow into their roles." The town of Groß-Gerau extends its heartfelt thanks to all the carol singers, young people, and supervisors for their commitment and wishes them continued success with the campaign.
(Text and photo: PS/GG)
