Christmas Market Guessing Quiz: Answer

And now the answer to the question of what this painting resembles in terms of fairytales.

We wanted to know what story behind this painting we saw at Glauchau’s Christmas was.

The Answer:

Sleeping Beauty (German: Dornröschen).

Originally from France, this fairy tale was first mentioned in the 14th Century and is the most reinterpreted fairy tale on record as it has been rewritten over a hundred times in at least ten languages. Even the Grimm brothers reinterpreted it based on the works of Charles Perrault (1697). Disney has at least two versions of it released in theaters and Germany has at least four versions including one from East Germany.

The fairy tale looks at a princess who is cursed by a witch who puts a spell on her where she touches a pin on the spinning wheel on her 16th birthday and falls into a deep sleep for 100 years, along with the rest of the kingdom. Only a true lover’s kiss would break that spell, but not before having to battle with thorn bushes that surround the kingdom.

And this is where this artistic display comes from, where the princess is in a deep sleep.

Here are a couple versions of the film for you to check out. One of which is from East Germany. It’s a good way to analyze the similarities and differences among the samples.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

Source: Sleeping Beauty – Wikipedia https://share.google/rk0LZI820XdKvhwVZ

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Merry Christmas Everyone!

I would like to bring this Christmas song to everyone’s attention. It’s one of the most popular songs to listen to on the radio and everywhere at Christmas time. Merry Christmas Everyone was produced by Shakin’ Stevens. Known by his original name as Michael Barratt (*1948), the Welsh singer released this song in 1985 and has become a hit ever since, having stayed in the Top 100 in the UK and making its way to the rest of Europe, where one can find it in the radio, in live stream and at the Christmas markets. Despite all the doom and gloom, if there is one thing that brings a sense of hope and energy, it’s songs like this one that provides a person with a sense of positive energy. Here’s a look at the song for you to enjoy!

It’s a way to celebrate Christmas with your family and friends, for they are the ones that matter, the ones who really care about you as a person and not you in terms of money. Only the ones who walk with you, support you all the way, laugh with you and feel with you are your loved ones. ❤

The Flensburg Files and sister column The Bridgehunter’s Chronicles would like to wish you and yours the best and safest this holiday season and all the best for 2026! While the Files will pay tribute to Rob Reiner, the Chronicles has their 14th annual Bridgehunter Awards, where candidates in ten categories are in the running, including some unique structures in places, like Armenia, England, Canada, France, Germany, the US, Mexico and many more. Click here to vote and feel free to spread the word. The winners will be announced on January 25th

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Merry Christmas, Everyone and remember, it’s all up hill from here. 🙂