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St Nicholas Day traditions

Fribourg – the city of Saint Nicholas

Every year, on the first weekend in December, the whole canton of Fribourg dedicates a special event to the celebration of Saint Nicholas, patron saint of the city of Fribourg.
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Klausjagen in Küssnacht am Rigi (Eve of St. Nicholas' Day)

On December 5, the eve of St. Nicholas' Day, the village of Küssnacht, on the shores of Lake Lucerne, glows in the light of some two hundred enormous, transparent bishops' miters, which have been artfully designed, cut out of cardboard, assembled, and lit by a candle from within. This Iffele, or headdress, is worn by the men, who accompany St. Nicholas on his way through the village.
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Klausschellen im Glarnerland (GL)

December 6 On December 6, or a date near it, the schoolchildren of most Glarus communities parade through their villages, ringing and jingling bells of all sizes, sometimes in rhythmic unison, sometimes in wild abandon. The sound of the bells reminds the inhabitants that a gift is due on this day. Most of the time it is something nice to eat, handed over at the doorway.
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“Samichlaus”, “Saint-Nicolas”, “Son Niclao” – a custom as diverse as Switzerland itself

Boisterous or solemn, kind or punishing – Switzerland‘s St. Nicholas has many faces.
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Custom & Tradition Events in Winter and Spring

St Nicholas Day traditions

Fribourg – the city of Saint Nicholas

Klausjagen in Küssnacht am Rigi (Eve of St. Nicholas' Day)

Klausschellen im Glarnerland (GL)

“Samichlaus”, “Saint-Nicolas”, “Son Niclao” – a custom as diverse as Switzerland itself

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Bochselnacht in Weinfelden (TG)

Nünichlingler in Ziefen (BL)

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