2010 Santas Around The World, Switzerland

Switzerland – Santas From Around the World
Christmastime arrives across Switzerland’s Alpine peaks and valley with ringing bells and visits from enchanted characters.  One such figure is St. Nicholas, who parades through Swiss towns on his feast day, the sixth of December.  Accompanied by men clanging large cowbells, St Nicholas carries a book in which children’s good and mischievous deeds are recorded.  Later the children themselves ring bells, going house to house to collect treats.  The desing of St Nicholas’s robe illustrates two of Switzerland’s beloved art forms:
beautiful embroidery- as seen here in the edelweiss flower trim-
and intricate paper cuts-as demonstrated by the charming chalet scene.

This 2010 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament was originally offered as a 2010 Hallmark KOC Club Member exclusive ornament. This ornament was originally only available to members of the Keepsake Ornament Club at the 2010 Hallmark Ornament Debut held in October 2010.