Every year in our town, they do something called a Raebeliechtliumzug. Essentially, this is a turnip light festival. All the kindergarteners hollow out turnips to make lanterns and carry them around town, singing festive songs. I went to the kindergarten with Anna Claire and learned how to properly carve and decorate a huge turnip. (It's quite a different skill than pumpkin carving.) That night, Anna's kindergarten class met at the school and then walked all through the town, stopping at various places to sing their little festive songs. (All in Swiss German.) We followed them along and ended up downtown at a community center, where we feasted on bread and bratwurst. It was so much fun to see! It was also to nice to feel like we were part of a local tradition.
Here is Anna Claire with her little Swiss friend Lisa, and our neighbors Ella and Charlie. (Sorry the reflectors are lit up. I could figure out how to get rid of my flash.)
I carved a turnip for Mariah too, so that she could participate.
Anna Claire with Ella, Mia and another classmate.
Gathering in a singing circle downtown. Anna Claire's teacher played the accordian while kids from multiple kindergartens gathered in a circle and sang songs. It was beautiful!
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