Drivers beware – everything is different beginning 1 December 2024

The annual vignette for 2025 will be valid from Sunday, December 1. Road users should bear in mind a few things. Some cost traps lurk. The digital and adhesive vignette sales have already started in the past few days. Both variants will be valid until January 2026, beginning Sunday, 1 December. The vignette will break the 100-euro mark for the first time in history. Specifically, the sea-green beauty in the full-year car version costs 103.80 euros this time.Drivers must consider a few things before attaching the (adhesive) vignette to their…

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The History, Traditions, and Importance of Advent

Advent, derived from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming” or “arrival,” is a Christian tradition that marks the four weeks leading up to Christmas. Its origins trace back to the 4th and 5th centuries, when the Church instituted a period of preparation and penance in anticipation of the celebration of Christ’s birth. Initially, Advent was observed similarly to Lent, with fasting and prayer, reflecting on the first coming of Christ at Christmas and the second coming at the end of time. Traditionally, Advent is characterized by various customs that encourage…

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