ESAF 2025 Glarnerland
The ESAF 2025 Glarnerland in Mollis from 29 to 31 August will be the largest festival of Swiss Schwingen and Alpine culture, with 270…
August 15, the peak of summer
On August 15, religious and civic traditions unite worldwide, celebrated under different names and meanings but connected by themes of…
August 1st Swiss Celebrate Homeland
On 1 August, Switzerland celebrates the birth of the Confederation in 1291 by uniting traditions, communities and the Swiss Psalm and is…
Easter between spirituality and popular customs
The Christian celebration that embraces the mystery of salvation and renews humanity's hope
PostBus symbol of Switzerland
Yellow Postbuses and their characteristic three-tone horn are distinctive symbols of Swiss public transport. More than 25% of the…
April Fool’s Day Traditions
April Fools' Day, a day dedicated to pranks and hoaxes celebrated every year on 1 April, is a tradition that crosses cultural boundaries,…
Ma Babbo Natale esiste? – Does Santa Claus even exist?
The author skilfully interweaves childlike curiosity with the enchantment of the Christmas feast, creating a tale that awakens the deepest…
Liechtenstein celebrates its National Day
August 15, which officially coincides with the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, is a significant holiday deeply rooted in the country's…
Europe’s biggest challenge comes from within
Europe’s diverse cultures and shared Christian heritage have driven its historical success, but its identity is falling by the wayside.
August 1st Switzerland in Feast
Ogni 1° agosto, la Svizzera celebra la sua Festa Nazionale, un'importante commemorazione della nascita della Confederazione, avvenuta nel…
The charm of leap year between myth and reality
Every four years, our calendar reserves a special and unique day for us: February 29th. This occurrence is known as leap year, a practice…
Federalism: A comparative analysis between Switzerland and other federal countries
Federalism is a system of government in which powers are divided between a central government and various sub-national units of government,…
It’s Oktoberfest time
Oktoberfest (d'Wiesn in Bavarian dialect) is the world's largest folk festival held annually between mid-September and early October since…
Everybody ready to celebrate the Swiss national holiday
The Swiss national holiday is celebrated each August 1 and commemorates the birth of the Confederation in 1291.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla crowned in Westminster Abbey
A ceremony full of tradition and innovation attended by, in addition to the British Royal family, Monarchs, Heads of State and dignitaries…
History and traditions of the Swiss Carnival
Carnival is celebrated in many different ways: carnival parades, music, masks and dressing up play an important role.