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 ) German Carp Swedish Ham Roasted Goose Fondue Turkey

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/switzerland.htm http://www.historyofchristmas.com/traditions/switzerland.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