Christmas is only three months away. We really hope you haven’t finalised your plans for the holidays so we can take you off to Switzerland. Yes, that is where you should spend your Xmas holidays this year! The country hosts some of the most incredible Christmas spectacles that you’d ever come across. The traditions are all there, but the festivities are carried out in a different way, which you might not get to witness in the UK. So, book Xmas holidays to Switzerland with us now!
Christmas celebrations in Switzerland are based on the past culture of the country, but some of these do share roots with Austrian and German cultures. Preparation begins with the start of Advent period. You’d come across Advent calendars, crowns and even windows in some villages. So, if your house has an Advent window, it means that you arrange a party for the locals in the evening, celebrating the season with food, wine and music. Generally, villagers take turns to decorate the ‘Advent Window’.
Just like the UK, Christmas markets are also popular in Switzerland, and held in many towns and cities. The stalls offer all kinds of food, decorations and hot Glühwein, which is mulled wine. And oh, how can we forget the light displays that are set up? Simply an amazing sight!
Christmas is never complete without carols, and you’ll see too many carol singing groups in Switzerland. Parades are held as well in which some of the best performers participate. Considering the Bernese Oberland region, processions begin on Christmas Day and finish on New Year’s Eve. As per popular beliefs, this scares evil spirits and keeps them away. People wear masks and a Trychler, and carry drums, as they walk through the streets.
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