context1: Lutherans often carry on Christmas Eve Eucharistic traditions typical for Germany and Scandinavia. Krippenspiele (nativity plays), special festive music for organ, vocal and brass <strong>choirs</strong> and candlelight services make Christmas Eve one of the highlights in the Lutheran <strong>Church</strong> calendar. Christmas Vespers are popular in the early evening, and midnight services are also widespread in regions which are predominately Lutheran.
context2: A large arch suspended on Corinthian columns was built on the wall in the sanctuary to encase the crucifix. There were also minor renovations done on the side altars of Mary and Joseph, as small arches around the statues were constructed. A campaign was also started to purchase stained-glass windows for the <strong>church</strong> and to date all but the largest windows in the <strong>choir</strong> loft have been installed.