On December 7th, we held our annual Christmas celebration – a cozy gathering filled with plenty of coffee, cake, and cheerful singing. After our liege lord formally opened the festivities, our companion Stefanie delighted the company with an interactive fairy tale about the adventures of the Karls of Jarl Karl, bringing joy to young and old alike.
A special highlight for the children was the visit from Saint Nicholas. Everyone who could recite or perform something for him received a generously filled gift bag – a shining moment in our winter hall.
Our liege lord also honored the Companion of the Year, Anna K., who distinguished herself through her dedicated support within the association and through her lyrics for our new club song “Vivat Hildesia”. He additionally presented our youngest members with drinking cups based on historical finds – a wonderful addition for our upcoming encampments.
To conclude, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Peter G. and Stefanie D. for the excellent organization of this wonderful celebration.
We spent a cozy evening at our club grounds in Diekholzen on Thursday, October 2, 2025. After the intensive preparations and follow-up work for the medieval market at Lake Hohnsen, it was time for a relaxed get-together organized by Anna, Andreas, Klaus, and Wiebke.
Manfred provided a warm hut, while Anna took care of the decorations. Master brewer Andreas brought along homemade schnapps and liqueurs, including a sage schnapps made from local, organic ingredients.
Entertainment was provided by an arm wrestling competition, with our one-armed feudal lord Hauke acting as referee. The winner was our youngest member, Simon, who received loud applause.
Hauke and his sister Wiebke treated everyone to a lavish buffet in honor of their birthdays. Afterwards, we sang Anna’s song together, which some already knew from the medieval market.