In 2024, the Christmas lights in Zurich were once again switched on on 21 November at 6 pm just in time for the Night Shopping event. Thousands of visitors were there to see the city centre light up in a festive glow. Numerous Christmas markets, the Conelli Christmas Circus and the shopping-in-the-city events make Christmas hearts beat faster every year during Advent and provide many Christmas guests with an atmospheric and contemplative pre-Christmas season. Together, we have also created a Christmas atmosphere in 2024 that all our visitors will remember.

Thoughts on energy-saving measures and sustainability are also still present in our association. In intensive dialogue with the authorities, we have already succeeded in adapting our Christmas concepts to the current circumstances in 2022, taking energy-saving measures into account. This year, we were lucky enough to be able to enchant the city with full Christmas lighting. Nevertheless, energy and sustainability remain topics that will be with us in the coming years. We will continue to keep an eye on the current economic and social challenges and hope for many more wonderful Advent seasons.

The Christmas in Zurich Association held its 11th Annual General Meeting in 2024. Important topics are the existing economic challenges, the success of the joint efforts last winter and the prospect of further atmospheric years.
The Executive Board met several times in 2024 to discuss future prospects in particular. With regard to the developments to date, it is still a good idea for event organisers to have an interface with the authorities during the Advent season.