Does Bavarian blow horn and shoot on the christmas eve to welcome the birth of the christ child?

Question

I need more detail into these two traditions. like where it takes place, how long does it last, the basic history of it. ty

Answer 1

in the alps they blow the alphorn on Christmas eve. Don't know about shooting  anything on Xmas eve. But we shoot in the new Year with fireworks at midnight.

Answer 2

Yes I think I've seen video of the Schuetzenverrein (sharp shooters club) shooting at either  X-Mas or New Years somewhere in the alps  Can't tell you where/when exactly, but it might be Berchtesgaden