SwitzerlandKultur, Traditionen und Symbole 1 · Culture, traditions and symbols
What does the national holiday on 1 August commemorate?
In the exam (German)
Woran erinnert der Nationalfeiertag am 1. August?
- aThe recognition of Swiss neutrality in 1815An die Anerkennung der Schweizer Neutralität im Jahr 1815
- bThe first federal constitution of modern Switzerland in 1848An die erste Bundesverfassung der modernen Schweiz von 1848
- cThe end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945An das Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs in Europa im Jahr 1945
- dThe alliance of the valley communities of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden in 1291An den Bund der Talschaften Uri, Schwyz und Unterwalden von 1291Correct answer
Why?
1 August commemorates the Federal Charter (Bundesbrief) of early August 1291. It is regarded as the founding document of the Swiss Confederation (Eidgenossenschaft).
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How did 1 August become a public holiday, free from work, throughout Switzerland?Correct answer:The people accepted a popular initiative on it in 1993.
Wie wurde der 1. August in der ganzen Schweiz zu einem arbeitsfreien Feiertag? — Das Volk nahm 1993 eine Volksinitiative dazu an.
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What is part of the 1 August celebration in many municipalities?Correct answer:Bonfires on the hills, paper lanterns and a speech
Was gehört in vielen Gemeinden zur Feier am 1. August? — Höhenfeuer, Lampions und eine Ansprache
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In Switzerland, who sets most public holidays, for example Easter Monday or St Stephen's Day?Correct answer:The cantons
Wer bestimmt in der Schweiz die meisten Feiertage, zum Beispiel den Ostermontag oder den Stephanstag? — Die Kantone
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When is the Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer (Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag)?Correct answer:On the third Sunday in September
Wann ist der Eidgenössische Dank-, Buss- und Bettag? — Am dritten Sonntag im September
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