Kamenz

We sit with the family, eating wonderful things – loving and arguing… And everyone looks forward to it! And to heighten that anticipation even further, Ralf Bärwolff and Jörg Leistner from the academixers in Leipzig offer a contemplative, cheerful time of merry togetherness, which they call “Schöne Bescherung.” 80 minutes of peaceful but amusing conviviality! It’s even good for your health! After all, singing along, smiling along and laughing along are known to release happiness hormones. Of course, it’s about Christmas carols and togetherness, but entirely without pressure – if you don’t want to sing, you may hum. “We won’t give you anything, but there’s something to win,” tease the powder-bearded duo in their glittering red coats. And what is there to win? At least a colorful table of gifts full of musical delicacies, as well as soothing jokes and surprising harmony.

Learn all sorts of interesting facts about the former life and duties of the night watchmen on a tour through the historic town center. You can look forward to an entertaining guided tour through the 800-year-old Kamenz. Our certified city guides and the team at Kamenz Information look forward to seeing you.

Oliver Wnuk—actor, father, hypochondriac, and incorrigible pragmatist—dissects life’s small and large impositions: the ego that always cries out “More!”; friendships that need to be nurtured or let go of; norms that constrain; “reality and appearance” on set and in real life; the top 5 things people ultimately regret; the art of staying quiet when everything is screaming; and the question of how to remain human in a digital future. Amid the Christmas string-light frenzy, a breathtakingly absurd ear study, and an unforgettable night in the forensic medicine department, a tone emerges that is both lighthearted and wise: humorous, tender, and free of kitsch. Wnuk observes without bitterness and encourages readers to view themselves with kindness. A book to make you smile, swallow hard, share—and pass on to others.