Sommarlov (början)
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Fredag 30 juni, 2023
Skollovens : Public schools http://edkfmpro.unibe.ch/ferienliste/sucheFerien.html
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 : Public schools http://edkfmpro.unibe.ch/ferienliste/sucheFerien.html
Höstlov (början)
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Fredag 6 oktober, 2023
Skollovens : Public schools http://edkfmpro.unibe.ch/ferienliste/sucheFerien.html
Höstlov (slut)
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Måndag 30 oktober, 2023
Skollovens : Public schools http://edkfmpro.unibe.ch/ferienliste/sucheFerien.html
Saint Nicholas
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Onsdag 6 december, 2023
Vykort/Blommor : A festival for children related to surviving legends of the saint, and particularly his reputation as a bringer of gifts.
Jullov (början)
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Fredag 22 december, 2023
Skollovens : Public schools http://edkfmpro.unibe.ch/ferienliste/sucheFerien.html
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