Selected Events 2005Minister President Koch hosts Christmas Reception for American Soldiers and their Families | ||
December 16, 2005. At a Christmas reception hosted by the Hesse state chancery at Schloß Biebrich on December 16 for the U.S. troops based in Hesse, Minister President Koch and U.S. Consul General Bodde thanked the soldiers for their continued services and their good relationship with the German host country. Even though troop numbers have decreased over the last years, the military community is still an essential partner for promoting German-American friendship in the region. To the sound of Christmas carols sung by a local school choir the children of the soldiers received Christmas presents from Santa Claus and his angelic helper. |
 Hesse governor Roland Koch between Santa Claus and Santa's angelic helper. |  Mrs. and Consul General Bodde (right) with Mrs. Bodde's parents. |  Consul General Peter Bodde thanks the soldiers for their dedication. |  Hesse governor Roland Koch with his wife and American soldiers. |
 Children awaiting Santa Claus. |  Santa Claus has come to town... |  ... and is going to find out who's naughty or nice. |  "We wish you a merry Christmas..." | <>
