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Advent calendar and city history: Hornmoldhaus opens the door to the past
Experience the city history of Bietigheim-Bissingen: An exciting exhibition about Advent calendars and everyday life in times gone by.
Advent calendar and city history: Hornmoldhaus opens the door to the past
At the Hornmoldhaus in Bietigheim-Bissingen everything revolves around the history of the city and the memories it keeps alive. The Bietigheimer Zeitung reports that the current exhibition opens a window into times gone by. Items from the depot are presented that document life in the city over the years. The numerous dollhouses in particular clearly show people's everyday lives and the development of home decor from 1900 to the 1970s.
The depot work is considered the quiet heart of the museum. Memories find their place here and the changes over time can be clearly experienced. Anyone who visits the exhibition will notice that the rooms from back then not only have a visual difference to those of the more recent past, but also tell stories that are worth hearing.
Advent calendars for every taste
One of the highlights of the exhibition is the collection of Advent calendars, which cover all facets of this tradition: from Christian, Ramadan, Hanukkah to anthroposophical and even special Easter calendars. Even Japanese calendars that have no religious background are part of the collection. Here There is something for everyone who wants to get in the mood for this contemplative time of year.
A special focus is on Gerhard Lang (1881-1974), the inventor of the printed Advent calendar. Culinarily inspired by his mother, who sewed Wibele onto a cardboard box, Lang created the first Advent calendar in the Land of the Christ Child in 1903. This was a milestone in the history of the anticipation of Christmas, and from then on his publishing house produced over 30 different Advent calendars in 40 designs until the end of the 1930s. On Wikipedia you can find out more about Lang's impressive career.
Lang's first designs were simple, consisting of prints and cut-out pictures, but he soon developed more elaborate versions such as calendars with doors and Advent houses. All of these treasures can now be admired in the Hornmoldhaus, but be careful: snacking is expressly forbidden!
A nostalgic journey through time
A visit to the exhibition in the Hornmoldhaus is not only educational, but also an emotional look back at your own childhood memories. The connection between yesterday and today is particularly noticeable here. Visitors can immerse themselves in times past and experience the steps the city and its residents have made over the years. So if you're curious, you shouldn't miss this opportunity.
Whether you admire the nostalgic doll houses or browse through the unique Advent calendar collection, the exhibition in the Hornmoldhaus offers a colorful mix of city history and personal memories that appeal to the heart and soul. Visit the Hornmoldhaus and discover the living history of Bietigheim-Bissingen!