SwitzerlandCulture, traditions et symboles 2 · Culture, traditions and symbols
How did 1 August become a public holiday throughout Switzerland?
In the exam (French)
Comment le 1er Août est-il devenu un jour férié dans toute la Suisse ?
- aThe people accepted a popular initiative in 1993.Le peuple a accepté une initiative populaire en 1993.Correct answer
- bThe cantons signed an agreement on it in 1848.Les cantons ont signé un accord à ce sujet en 1848.
- cThe Federal Council (Conseil fédéral) introduced it without a vote.Le Conseil fédéral l'a introduit sans votation.
- dThe Federal Supreme Court (Tribunal fédéral) decided it in a ruling.Le Tribunal fédéral l'a décidé dans un arrêt.
Why?
In 1993, the people and the cantons accepted a popular initiative (initiative populaire) for a national holiday as a day off work. Since 1994, 1 August has been a public holiday throughout Switzerland; the Federal Constitution treats it like a Sunday.
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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
Qu'est-ce qui fait partie de la fête du 1er Août dans beaucoup de communes ? — Des feux sur les hauteurs, des lampions et un discours
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In Switzerland, who sets most public holidays, for example Easter Monday or the Geneva Fast (Jeûne genevois)?Correct answer:The cantons
En Suisse, qui fixe la plupart des jours fériés, par exemple le lundi de Pâques ou le Jeûne genevois ? — Les cantons
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When is the Federal Day of Fasting (Jeûne fédéral)?Correct answer:The third Sunday in September
Quand a lieu le Jeûne fédéral ? — Le troisième dimanche de septembre
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What shape is the Swiss flag as it is used on land?Correct answer:It is square.
Quelle forme a le drapeau suisse tel qu'on le voit sur terre ? — Il est carré.
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