European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 26, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Lets go devils night just As America has halloween Austria has its Quot devils  this Celebration takes place during the Days before Christmas and even Saint Nicholas who is a holy Man in Europe instead of a fat Guy in a red suit gets into the act. St. Callen in Gesuse steiermark celebrates on dec. 4 and 5. Quot wild Quot bears roam the streets on the first Day while masked Blacksmith devils armed with hammers Rule the town on the second. Wild grampus be Black painted devils gather nearby and Saint Nicholas shows up. The Region offers a Quot devils weekend Quot with accommodations and two meals a Day for 710 German Marks about $452 per person. For More information Contact the  alpe Region Gesuse a-8911 Admont Austria Telephone 03613-2164. Grampus be also appear throughout Austria after Nightfall on dec. 5. In bad Stein Small groups of the devils a with clanking chains and noisemakers a go from House to House scaring the inhabitants. Again Saint Nicholas saves the Day collecting and distributing gifts for children along the Way. For More information Contact the Kur und  bad Stein a-5640 bad Stein Austria Telephone 064343666. One dec. 5 and 6, ghosts goblins devils and other beauties appear in Maria Ell Telephone 03882-2366bad Mittendorf Telephone 06153-2444millstadt and Greifenburg in the Kanten Region Telephone 04229-2224 and Maria Stein Breitenbach and Munster in the Unte Rintal Region Telephone 0512532059. For information about Quot devils night Quot in other parts of Austria Contact the austrian National tourist office Magarete Strasse 1, a-1040 Vienna Austria Telephone 222-58-72000.Christmas concerts German and american bands Are tuning up for the traditional Christmas concerts. On dec. 6, the German american Community chorus holds a free concert at the Haine Berg Chapel in Wiesbaden. High Point of the performance is Haydn s the creation. The show starts at 7 30 . For More information Call Lindsay Bibus at 0611-823791. The Usa eur band and chorus stages a concert at the alte oper in Frankfurt on dec. 6. More than 80 musicians and singers will perform Christmas classics starting at 7 30 . Tickets Cost 12 to 25 German Marks about $8 to $16with proceeds from the concert going to the Frankfurt Uso. For More information Call 06221-57-63 9. The Safe concert Rand performs at the Fruch Thalle in Kaiserslautern on dec. 9. The concert is free of charge and begins at 8 . A children s choir from the Saarland City of Holz will perform with the band. For More information Call 0631 -536-6197. Finally the Community of sul Feld Germany and the 291st base support in m Karlsruhe Host a Christmas concert featuring the Usa eur band and chorus on dec. 10 at the sul Feld Ravens Burghall. The concert begins at 8 . Buses will be provided to ferry guests to the event from Smiley Barracks Karlsruhe. Tickets Cost 5 Marks about 53.25 for id card holders. Proceeds go to a Charity for handicapped children. For More information Call 0721-72470. A ski resort at Ober Wellach Austria offers visitors not Only vacation fun but a Post Christmas gift of new skis poles and bindings. Scotland cruises travellers who want a touch of luxury to help combat the Winter blahs Are invited to cruise the scottish Isles. Hebridean Island cruises offers cruises around eigg the Island of lobster Grimsby be Necula Iona and the whiskey islands of Jura and Riskay. Packages Range from a four night Quot Highland escape Quot for 395 pounds about $608 to a 14-night Quot cruise of the year Quot starting at 2,600 pounds about $4,000 per person which Tours fair Isle the Orkney and the hebrides. Other trips feature wildlife and nature Tours Lochs gardens and castles. All cruises include entry fees to local attractions on Board guides meals Tea or Coffee and Leisure facilities aboard ship. Visitors can join the cruise at various Points and rail packages can also be arranged. For a brochure with More information Contact hebridean Island cruises Acorn Park Skipton North Yorkshire bd23 2ue, England Telephone 0756-701338.stressbuster Breaks a \ the Northern German spa town of bad swis Chenhan otters pre Christmas relaxation Breaks for those who feel extra stress Frorer. The holidays. Each three Day arrangement includes two overnights with breakfast a Tea party traditional eel meal Carriage ride around wis Chenhan Lake and entry to an indoor wave Pool or solarium. Costs Start at 169 Marks about $110 per person. For More information Contact the  Unter Den Eichen 18, w-2903 bad wis Chenhan Germany Telephone 04403-611786.historic Wales a company called historical holidays offers visitors a Way to learn the heritage of est bets Here s a list of Quot Best bets Quot for the weekend of nov. 27-29, and one special event that lasts longer. Austria toilet Castle located near the Northern town of Gri Skirchen offers a special Advent program from Friday through sunday. In addition to a Market Selling handicrafts and Christmas ornaments the event features Christmas songs from around the world. They re Sung by the United singing originals group. For More information Call 07248-8665. Germany the department of defense and army entertainment presents a free Challenge for armchair detectives on sunday at the Fulda High school gymnasium. The Case of the cabaret killer a whodunit play takes place at 6 . And is open to All . Id card holders and their guests. For More information Call ets 321 -3841. On saturday youngsters will get a Chance to see Santa Claus at Rhein main a. After arriving by c-130 Hercules aircraft Santa will tour the Gateway gardens housing area by fire truck and then Settle at the by to listen to what everyone wants for Christmas. Photographs with Santa can also be arranged. For More information Call ets 330-7804. Italy Vicenza information tour and travel offers a tour of the Beretta and Franchi weapons factories on Friday. The trip costs $18.50 per person those who would like to sign up for an optional lunch at the Beretta factory should also bring about 10,000 lira about $7.70. Because of Security considerations children under 16 Are not allowed. The bus can pick up passengers at Vicenza and Verona. For More information Call ets 634-7453. United kingdom the former Spitalfields Market in London s East end has been transformed into a Christmas Village at least until dec. 25. The one time fruit and vegetable Arket on Brushfield Street features shops stalls life size animations a fun fair and Manger scenes with live animals. The 50-Pence 75 cents entry fee goes toward Charity. For More information Call 071-2476590. Wales while on vacation. The seven Day arrangements Are based at the Belmont private hotel in Abersoch but cover More than 300 Miles around Northern Wales. Highlights include visits to the fortresses of the Welsh Prince Llywelyn King Edward i s castles at Caernarfon Harlech and Conwy and Scenic Tours of mount Snowdon the Llanberis pass and Aber Glaslyn Gorge. Guests will also have fret time Tor shopping and sightseeing. The Tours including lodging meals and entry fees Cost 265 pounds about $ i 72 per person. Packages Are planned for the Spring summer and autumn of 1993. For More information Contact the Belmont private hotel Lon Sarn Bach Abersoch Gwynedd i 53 71 of Wales Telephone 0758-712121.skiing without Snow the town of bad Berneburg Germany offers visitors a ski course regardless of whether or not the Snow flies during their vacation. Students can choose Between courses lasting two three four eight or 11 Days. Ii no Snow Falls participants can just Switi h to roller skis. Package prices vary depending on course length but a typical eight Day course with two meals a Day costs 415 Marks about $270 per person. Tor More information Contact the Vermehr Siiro Postrach 1445, vv-5920 bad Berneburg Germany Telephone 02751-7077.post-Christmas ski gifts no new skis under the Christmas tree this year fhe tourist Olive in her vellum a Austria vows to make up Lor sult h an oversight. The resort promises a new set of skis poles and bindings to ear h guest who signs up for one of its Quot Kneissl w Eek the ski weeks take place Iron an a 1 30 and Jan. 30 feb. 6. In addition to the new skis each week in Judes six overnights with breakfast six Day ski pass five Day ski course entry to an indoor swimming Pool and a Toboggan party. Costs Start at 6,840 austrian St Hillings about $622 per person. Tor More information Contr t the Verk Ehrsam a-9821 Ober Wellach Austria Telephone 04782-25 10.belgian Christmas the town of i siege Belgium plans several Christmas festivities during the month of i or Ember. Starting Midei. 5 and running through Hris linux i be the town s Market Lar e will be transformed into a card mrs Village. Stands set up throughout the a a Juare will sell toys ornaments r Rei he. And hand rails while other Booths will Otter Speed wine her Mas Beer ind let a gtd choirs a puppet theater and m us perform snark is will round out the entertainment n wedge , a a Pei Lal children s program is planned and i Ather Christmas will visit on f Days. For More in form it Ion i Ontai t the belgian National tourist informal Iii office Maison do tour Ismey Kue Man he Aux i Terhes 6 i b 1000 Brussels a Belgium Telephone 02 504 0 i90. Telephone numbers Are Tor Calls within the Rountry named. It calling from another t country c her k your Lor Al Telephone direr tory Lor tin c order t country tide. Nove Mhor 26, 1992 stripes Maga me 17