Szwajcaria : święta państwowe i dni wolne od pracy, dni, w których banki są zamknięte, giełdy papierów wartościowych, wakacje szkolne

Swieckich urlop : Instaured at the end of the XIX century. The date refers to an agreement made at the beginning of August 1291 between Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden. Traditional observance includes bonfires on the the mountains and celebrations in the communities, occasions for patriotic speeches. Modern observance, fostered by the Tourist offices, include fireworks.

Kultura : A day of prayer to God against poor harvest.

Wyjątkowe wydarzenia :

Pocztówki/Kwiaty : Żydowski Nowy Rok NIE święto państwowe

Wyjątkowe wydarzenia : At 1:00 a.m. local times

Kultura : General celebration in memorial of the deceased for the Lutherian Church

Pocztówki/Kwiaty : Commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt (2nd century BC) NOT a public holiday

Katolicyzm lub Protestantyzm : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Year’s Day on Christmas Day