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Whether it's a lantern festival or a visit from St. Nicholas: every year, celebrations with a Christian background cause a stir in kindergartens. Now Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner has clear words on the subject.

The traditional St. Martin's festival, including the lantern procession, was to be replaced by a star festival at a kindergarten in St. Pölten - the "Krone" reported. Such efforts are apparently also a thorn in the side of Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner and the responsible Provincial Councillor Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister.

Clear mandate for all kindergartens
The ÖVP politicians have now responded with a letter to all kindergartens. In it, they underline the importance of these traditional festivals: "St. Martin's and St. Nicholas' Day, Advent and Christmas celebrations have been an integral part of our culture for centuries."

Mikl-Leitner and Teschl-Hofmeister uphold traditions.(Bild: NLK Pfeiffer)

Bringing traditions and customs closer
These festivals throughout the year are therefore valuable opportunities to introduce the traditions and customs of Lower Austria to children - and also to all those families who have had little contact with them in the past.

"This teaches values such as consistency, helpfulness and respect," emphasizes Mikl-Leitner. If there are any problems with this in a state facility, the responsible kindergarten inspector must be consulted.