Do you live in Princenhage (post code 4813)?
And would you like to participate this year as an artist in the KerstCreatieRoute? You can sign up at the website of Kerststal Princenhage (sign up form is in Dutch).
Spending Christmas 2021 in Breda?
Since 2000 Stichting Kerststal Princenhage has built a life sized Nativity Scene every Christmas in the centre of Princenhage – a village in the city of Breda.
Nativity Scene and Christmas art contest in Princenhage, Breda
The Nativity Scene is displayed in the last weeks of December from 9h till 21h. It consists of life sized wooden sculptures of Baby Jezus in a manger, Mother Maria, Father Jozeph, two shepherds, and the three Wise Men. Until 2019 sheeps and donkeys have accompanied the Holy Family daily from 9h till 17h. Due to Covid-regulations, last year and this year the sheeps and donkeys would not be present.
In 2013 the foundation expanded their activities and started an annual Christmas art contest called the ‘KerstCreatieRoute’. Residents and businesses in Princenhage display an artwork related to Christmas behind a window or in a garden. Every artwork provides a clue to solve a (Dutch) Christmas word puzzle.
I joined the foundation in 2016. As a volunteer I am helping out with the public relations, graphic and web design, and photographing. Last year I participated in the KerstCreatieRoute as an artist as well.
Are you looking for an outdoor event at Christmas 2021 in Breda?
This year the KerstCreatieRoute takes place in Princenhage from Saturday December 18th, 2021 till January 7th, 2022. It offers you a scavenger hunt with a leisurely stroll through the streets of Princenhage and brings you along unique works of art. At the Nativity Scene – which will be build on December 18th in the village centre, Haagsemarkt – a free map with all participating addresses will be available.
