Switzerland Traditions

Religion: about 48% - Catholics, 46% - Protestants, 6% other religions.

Festivals and holidays in Switzerland: New Year (January 1), Good Friday (28 March), Easter (March 30-31), Ascension Day (8 May), Trinity (18-19 May), Confederation Day (1 August), Christmas (December 25-26). There are also regional and local celebrations, such as January 2, May 1 (Labor Day), May 29 (Corpus Christi), etc.

National characteristics: Switzerland - a small country. In a short time you can see a lot and, without crossing the border, to visit Germany, France and Italy. The wonderful fusion of cultures - its distinctive feature. Language, food, daily life, architecture and even the nature very different depending on which part of the country you are.