Christmas in Switzerland

BY: CHARBELY RIOS

History

Christmas in Switzerland is celebrated in December 24 & 25. Advent, the period of preparation for the Birth of Jesus is very important to Swiss People. In Advent, a popular tradition is the advent wreath , it’s a green spruce garland that has 4 candles on it , one for each Sunday in advent.

Christmas Decorations

Christmas Tree

Inflatables

Santa Claus

Lights

Stockings

Christmas Dinner

On Christmas Eve , members of the family gather up to eat a sumptuous Christmas Dinner . They eat different kinds of food like:

• Turkey

• Swedish Ham

• German Carp

• Roasted Goose

• Fondue ( for dessert )

RoastedGoose

FondueTurkey

German Carp

Swedish Ham

Christmas Traditions

• They gather around Christmas Tree and sing songs related to Christmas.

• Some people read the passage concerning the Birth of Jesus From the Holy Bible.

• Instead of buying a tree, Swiss People go hike through the forest in quest to find and cut a perfect Christmas Tree.

• Children in Catholic Areas believe “Kristkindl” a Saint will bring them presents.

• Other Kids believe that St. Nicholas is the gift bringer. He is believed to appear on Dec. 6 ( St. Nicholas Day) and fill the shoes or boots of kids (kept out at night) with fruits, nuts and sweets.

Credits http://www.theholidayspot.com/Christmas/worldxmas/s

witzerland.htm http://www.historyofchristmas.com/traditions/switzerla

nd.htm www.wikipedia.com http://

www.christmas-graphics-plus.com/free/animated-santas2.html

Google Images

Merry Christmas Or

“Joyeux Noel”

P.S that’s how they say Merry Christmas in Switzerland