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A Christmas of Solidarity and Commitment

Strasbourg: A City with a Big Heart

Amid the holiday lights of Place Kléber and its iconic Grand Sapin, Strasbourg reaffirms its spirit of solidarity and commitment. True to its values of humanity and sharing, “Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas” shines a spotlight on those who work toward a world that is more just and more considerate of others.

Here, the magic of Christmas is also expressed through simple acts of solidarity: donations, fundraisers, exchanges, gatherings, and community initiatives. Visitors are invited to shop differently, support local initiatives, and discover the community projects led by Strasbourg’s network of nonprofit organizations, which keep the city’s heart beating all year round.

Place Kléber, a powerful symbol of this generosity, hosts the Village du Partage, a true space for meeting and exchange, where organizations, volunteers, and citizens come together around shared values. There, visitors can enjoy community-focused activities, participatory workshops, stalls featuring sustainably produced crafts, the “Soupe Étoilée,” and moments of camaraderie open to everyone.

And for its third edition, the Sapin Solidaire invites the people of Strasbourg to bring a moment of joy to 300 vulnerable children.

Because in Strasbourg, human warmth is the most beautiful light of all, the “Noël solidaire” reminds us that the holiday season truly comes alive when we share it with others.

  • For this new edition, nearly 110 of them—spread across 14 chalets—will be there to meet with you and discuss the values they champion every day: helping the most vulnerable, promoting social inclusion, supporting people affected by illness or living with disabilities, humanitarian aid, international sponsorship, the defense of human rights, and animal welfare.

    Don’t miss these events at the Village du Partage!

    • The Giant Solidarity Mannele, December 3 at around 5 p.m.,
    • Volunteer Day, December 4
    • Celebrating Christmas Together, December 19  

     

    Village du Partage - Place Kléber

    More than 110 organizations will be present in 14 booths to help make the holiday season a time of solidarity and support, featuring crafts, donations, activities, and music. November 27 through December 24

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  • The HUMANIS Collective of Solidarity Organizations invites you to discover four seasonal cream soups, featuring the flavors and colors of the season, prepared by Michelin-starred chefs from Alsace:

    • Riesling-infused wild forest vegetable soup with spiced croutons by Alexis Albrecht, “Au Vieux Couvent” restaurant in Rhinau. Available by the cup from November 27 through December 3.
       
    • Leek and potato soup with toasted bread by Oliver Nasti, from the restaurant “Le Chambard” in Kaysersberg.
      Available by the cup: December
      4–10  
    • Beet soup, Borscht-style, by Loïc Lefèbvre, from the restaurant “L’atelier du peintre” in Colmar
      . Sold by the cup: December
      11–17  
    • Pumpkin soup with Parmesan by Pascal Bastian, from the restaurant “Le Cheval Blanc” in Lembach
      . Sold by the cup: December
      18–24

    Purchasing these soups helps sustain HUMANIS’s social integration programs and supports the projects of the solidarity organizations that are members of the Collective.

     

    * For your health, avoid snacking between meals.

    Starry Soup

    For this 14th edition, the HUMANIS collective invites you to discover original and delicious soups created by Michelin-starred chefs from Alsace.

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  • Amid the historic arches and the reflections in the fountains, enjoy creative workshops, festive tastings, Santa Bingo, and giant aqua gym.
    New this year: a pop-up store dedicated to local crafts and gift ideas.

    Well-Being at the Municipal Baths

    Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation at the Bains Municipaux, an iconic site designated as a historic monument and decorated in traditional Alsatian colors.

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  • For the past ten years, the OFF Market, located on Grimmeissen Square, has invited you to experience Christmas in a different way: one that’s more responsible, community-minded, local, and human. Organizations in the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) offer socially conscious gifts, locally made creations, and upcycled products. But the OFF Market is also a place to meet, discover, connect, and work together.

    OFF Market

    Discover initiatives designed to encourage alternative ways of consuming, with your family and in a festive atmosphere.

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  • For its third edition, the Sapin Solidaire initiative invites you to bring a moment of joy to 300 vulnerable children.

    Choose a wish hanging on the tree, make it come true by purchasing the corresponding gift, and then drop it off at the on-site collection point.

    This charitable initiative combats social vulnerability by bringing a little joy to young people in Strasbourg, supported by teams from the Foyer de l’Enfance, Caritas Alsace, l’Étage, the Home Protestant, les Petites Roues, and the Institution Le Neuhof.

    December 4–15, from noon to 8 p.m., on the plaza in front of the neighborhood town hall, Place Broglie

    Charity Christmas Tree - Place Broglie, on the plaza in front of City Hall

    Choose a wish tag hanging on the Christmas tree and drop it off at the on-site collection point. A small gesture that makes a big difference for vulnerable children.

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  • December 4–12, at dusk, on the plaza in front of the synagogue.

    For all ages – Free

    HANUKKAH Lights

    To celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, a light show traces the history of this holiday on the facade of the Great Synagogue of Peace.

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