Plan your Christmas vacation in Switzerland to partake in the numerous festivities that takes place in this beautiful European country. With the onset of the holiday season, the various cities of Switzerland come alive with the spirit of festivities. Children wait in anticipation of the main day to enjoy the celebrations with family and friends. Christmas in Switzerland is celebrated in the same manner as in other countries across Europe with a few traditions and customs being unique. While spending your Christmas vacation in Switzerland you can experience the way in which the Swiss people enjoy this grand day
Christmas Celebrations in Switzerland
Christmas vacation in Switzerland can be a whole lot of fun with the various cities taking on a special charm during the holiday season. There are a few Christmas celebrations in Switzerland that are unique to this country. A week prior to Christmas, little children dress up and visit different homes carrying small gifts. Bell ringing is a popular tradition in Switzerland, and various villages compete with each other in ringing bells while calling the people to midnight mass.
After the mid night service is over, families in Switzerland get together to share large homemade doughnuts known as ‘ringli’ and hot chocolate. The Feast of St. Nichohlas in Switzerland is celebrated on 6th December. On this day there is a parade of ‘lifeltrager’ who set out wearing huge lighted lanterns on their heads. The people of Switzerland wait in anticipation of the Christ child who is called Christkindli, to turn up with gifts on his reindeer-drawn sleigh.
Christmas Shopping in Switzerland
Shopping is one of the exciting things you can look forward to while on Christmas vacation in Switzerland. The capital of Switzerland, Zurich is one of the most vibrant cities during the Christmas season. In this city you can find many interesting places for Christmas shopping where crowd of people come to buy various items and gifts for their family and friends. The renowned Bahnofstrasse shopping street in Zurich is decorated in all its seasonal finery and is a great place for Christmas shopping.
You can also visit the Train station Christmas market, which is an indoor extravaganza situated in the central train station in Zurich. The station comes alive with a festive spirit as over 140 bedecked market stands selling a whole range of contemporary fare as well as traditional gifts for Christmas. So have a great Christmas vacation in Switzerland and spread the message of peace and happiness all around.
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