SwitzerlandKultur, Traditionen und Symbole 3 · Culture, traditions and symbols
What is part of the 1 August celebration in many municipalities?
In the exam (German)
Was gehört in vielen Gemeinden zur Feier am 1. August?
- aCarved pumpkins and children in costumesGeschnitzte Kürbisse und Kinder in Kostümen
- bA Christmas tree and the singing of songsEin Christbaum und das Singen von Liedern
- cPainted eggs and a parade with Easter bunniesBemalte Eier und ein Umzug mit Osterhasen
- dBonfires on the hills, paper lanterns and a speechHöhenfeuer, Lampions und eine AnspracheCorrect answer
Why?
On the evening of 1 August, bonfires (Höhenfeuer) burn on many hills. Children carry paper lanterns (Lampions), and at the celebrations of the municipality (Gemeinde) someone gives a speech for the national holiday.
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Wer bestimmt in der Schweiz die meisten Feiertage, zum Beispiel den Ostermontag oder den Stephanstag? — Die Kantone
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