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Alter Silvester

On 31 December and 13 January, «Old New Year's Eve», the «Chläuse» make their way around the Appenzell hinterland. The origin and meaning of this ancient custom are the subject of speculation, because few written documents exist.

 

Schwägalp, Appenzell, Switzerland

 

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Uploaded on January 16, 2016
Taken on January 13, 2016