Christmas:
Just like in Canada there is the winter holiday called Christmas. The main difference is that in Switzerland instead of calling him St. Nicolas, they call him Klausjagen (pronounced Klos-jag-in). Still however, the holiday is celebrated on December 25th. Becuase there any many large trees in Switzerland, many families venture out to find the perfect tree. Around Christmas in Switzerland it is a perfect time to go skiing or snowboarding.
Epiphany:
Many Christians around the world annually celebrate Epiphany on January 6. It is a public holiday in many countries and marks two events in Jesus Christ’s life, according to the Christian Bible. The first event was when the three wise men, or kings, visited infant Jesus. The second event was when St John the Baptist baptized Jesus. January 6, which is 12 days after Christmas in the Gregorian calendar, marks not only the end of the Christmas holidays but also the start of the Carnival season, which climaxes with Mardi Gras. In some European countries, such as the Czech Republic and Slovakia, children dress as the three kings and visit houses. In their roles as the kings, or wise men, they sing about the Jesus’ birth and pay homage to the “king of kings”. They are rewarded with praise and cookies.
Just like in Canada there is the winter holiday called Christmas. The main difference is that in Switzerland instead of calling him St. Nicolas, they call him Klausjagen (pronounced Klos-jag-in). Still however, the holiday is celebrated on December 25th. Becuase there any many large trees in Switzerland, many families venture out to find the perfect tree. Around Christmas in Switzerland it is a perfect time to go skiing or snowboarding.
Epiphany:
Many Christians around the world annually celebrate Epiphany on January 6. It is a public holiday in many countries and marks two events in Jesus Christ’s life, according to the Christian Bible. The first event was when the three wise men, or kings, visited infant Jesus. The second event was when St John the Baptist baptized Jesus. January 6, which is 12 days after Christmas in the Gregorian calendar, marks not only the end of the Christmas holidays but also the start of the Carnival season, which climaxes with Mardi Gras. In some European countries, such as the Czech Republic and Slovakia, children dress as the three kings and visit houses. In their roles as the kings, or wise men, they sing about the Jesus’ birth and pay homage to the “king of kings”. They are rewarded with praise and cookies.