Sommarlov (början)
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Fredag 30 juni, 2023
Skollovens :
Dansförbud
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Tisdag 1 augusti, 2023
kultur : This ban applies to all major religious celebrations, but does not apply in homes
Statsförbundsdagen
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Tisdag 1 augusti, 2023
Sekulär semester : 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.
Sommarlov (slut)
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Måndag 14 augusti, 2023
Skollovens :
Chilbimontag
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Fredag 18 augusti, 2023
kultur :
Höstlov (början)
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Fredag 6 oktober, 2023
Skollovens :
Höstlov (slut)
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Måndag 23 oktober, 2023
Skollovens :
Alla helgons dag
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Onsdag 1 november, 2023
Katolska och protestantiska : The day now honors all saints of the church, even those not known by name. The first All Saints' Day occurred on May 13, 609 (C.E.) when Pope Boniface IV accepted the Pantheon as a gift from the Emperor Phocas. Boniface dedicated it as the Church of Santa Maria Rotonda in honor of the Blessed Virgin and all martyrs. During Pope Gregory III's reign (731-741), the festival was expanded to include all saints and a chapel in St. Peter's church was dedicated accordingly. Pope Gregory IV officially designated the day in 837.
Dansförbud
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Onsdag 22 november, 2023
kultur : This ban applies to all major religious celebrations, but does not apply in homes
Jullov (början)
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Fredag 22 december, 2023
Skollovens :
Dansförbud
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Måndag 25 december, 2023
kultur : This ban applies to all major religious celebrations, but does not apply in homes
Juldagen
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Måndag 25 december, 2023
Katolska och protestantiska : 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 Years Day on Christmas Day
Sankt Stefans dag
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Tisdag 26 december, 2023
Katolska och protestantiska : Christian remembrance of St Stephen, the first Christian martyr.