The Advent Festival of 100,000 Lights: These stars are there!

It’s almost that time again: November 30th from 8:15 p.m Live in the first and Showmaster lights up in the ARD media library Florian Silbereisen Together with many stars, they lit the first candles and got the audience in the mood for the most contemplative time of the year with the most beautiful Advent and Christmas songs. Some of the star guests who have already confirmed their attendance are now known:

In addition to many other guests, there is also one “special surprise guest” announced. However, as the term suggests, this will not be revealed before the broadcast. Cheerful guesswork is not forbidden and is even expressly encouraged.

A celebratory highlight of the show will once again be the arrival of the Peace Light from the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem, which is intended to remind us of the deep meaning of Christmas. Since 2009, Florian Silbereisen has received the “Peace Light from Bethlehem” at his Advent festival. Together with the stars of the show, he passes on the light of peace.

This very special Advent custom arose 38 years ago. 1986 has a child in the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem The peace light was lit for the first time and brought to Upper Austria. Originally intended as a one-off event, it quickly developed into a worldwide tradition. In many countries, the “Peace Light from Bethlehem” has become a symbol of Christmas peace, connecting people across continents, national, cultural and religious borders. People accept it, pass it on and protect it.