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Samichlaus and Schmutzli: Swiss Duo Determines if You’ve Been Naughty or Nice

Samichlaus and Schmutzli: Swiss Duo Determines if You’ve Been Naughty or Nice

by Kathryn Pritchett | Oct 9, 2023 | BLOG

In Switzerland, Christmas festivities begin on December 6, St. Nicholas Day. Men parade through the street cracking whips, blowing horns, clanging cowbells, and carrying oversized paper bishop’s miters called Iffelen. These artistic headpieces range from three to six...

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