Schenken ist eine ziemlich verrückte Idee: Wir überlegen uns etwas, kaufen es, verstecken es und tun an Weihnachten so, als wäre es eine riesige Überraschung. Und trotzdem – oder gerade deshalb – lieben wir es. Denn ein Geschenk sagt ohne viele Worte: „Du bist mir wichtig.” Offiziell geht die Tradition des Schenkens zu Weihnachten auf die Heiligen Drei Könige zurück, inoffiziell

The third Advent candle is burning - so it's official: Christmas is just around the corner and is quietly knocking. For all those who have not yet bought all their presents or are wondering how the last four weeks have passed so quickly: Welcome to the club! The third Advent is the perfect opportunity to pause for a moment, take a deep breath and enjoy the little moments,

The thought is magical: a quiet winter forest, glistening snow and in the middle of it all an elegant white gift box, as if the Christ Child had lost it on the way. This romantic idea inspires us, because gifts are more than just material things: they are messages of love, joy and pleasure. Even if we unfortunately can't show you a snowy forest or the magical transportation through

Once again this year, we are being denied a truly wintry white pre-Christmas season. Neither glistening snow nor bright sunshine spoil us - only a few shy rays of sunshine fight their way through the dreary gray and give a timid glow to the frost-covered fir trees in the meadow. But well - if winter doesn't offer us any magic, then we'll just make it ourselves.

Next Saturday, something very special will happen at Casa Felicita: we will take December by the hand for a few hours and kindly tell it to please sit down and take a deep breath. It's time for our Advent breakfast! It's about simply being there for a moment - with the people you love. Or with those who

You make an appointment, come to Casa Felicita, a little excited and perhaps with the thought: "Let's see if this works at all

The second Advent candle is burning - and with it the official countdown begins for all those who are surprised every year when they realize: "What, December already?". Don't worry, you're not alone. We call this controlled pre-Christmas panic with style. The second Advent not only brings warm candlelight, but also the perfect excuse to indulge in cocoa, cookies and the third Christmas without a guilty conscience.

Do you remember the special order from the North Pole? It was for a tailor-made coat that keeps you warm, is chimney-friendly and has room for little wonders. Ready by December 6th. A promise is a promise. And indeed: On the morning of December 6, Santa Claus was at our house - his sleigh was not in the parking lot, of course, but in the garden in proper style.

I know that I am no longer a child. In recent years, my wishes were usually not important, as other issues were always more pressing. This year, however, I have decided: I will write you my wish list - I want an outfit that puts me in the right light - stylish, but not too overly chic. - Pants that are in the right places

She is at the beginning of a new path: quiet, graceful and full of anticipation. In her long white dress, with her veil playing lightly in the light, she looks like a quiet moment between past and future. One step, and yet a whole chapter. As she looks back over her shoulder, there is no hesitation, just a final, loving nod to all of this