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    Berchtoldstag

    Swiss and Liechtensteiner holiday

    Berchtoldstag is an Alemannic holiday, known in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It is near New Year's Day, during the Rauhnächte, in Switzerland nearly always on 2 January, with the status of a public holiday in a number of cantons. Its observation is attested since the 14th century, although celebrations were limited after the Protestant Reformation. Various theories exist concerning the holiday's name. Blessed Berchtold of Engelberg Abbey died circa 2 November 1197, and the abbey could have been important enough to translate his feast out of advent. According to others, it celebrates a hunting trip circa 1191 by Duke Berchtold V of Zähringen, who decided to name his new city after the first animal he killed on that trip, hence Bern, Switzerland. Another theory associates the name with the verb 'berchten', which means "to walk around, asking for food". Wikipedia

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    Berchtoldstag (also Bechtelistag, Bächtelistag, Berchtelistag, Bärzelistag, in Liechtenstein Bechtelstag, Bechtle) is an Alemannic holiday, known in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.It is near New Year's Day, during the Rauhnächte, in Switzerland nearly always on 2 January (in Frauenfeld on the third Monday in January), with the status of a public holiday in a number of cantons (AG, BE, FR, GL ...
  3. saintforaminute.com

    Blessed Berchtold of Engelberg, also known as Berchtold von Engelberg or Berthold, was a renowned Benedictine monk hailing from Engelberg, Switzerland. He is remembered as a devout spiritual student of Blessed Frowin, and upon Frowin's passing, Berchtold succeeded him as the abbot of the monastery at Engelberg on 27th March 1178. Berchtold's leadership was characterized by his unwavering ...
  4. publicholidays.ch

    Despite the "Saint" in the name of the holiday, history does not inform us of any Saint Berchtold. The word may have been added simply out of habit, seeing as so many other holidays are dedicated to the remembrance of saints and because the meaning of "berchtold" became obscure. There are many theories about how Berchtold's Day got ...
  5. catholic.com

    Berchtold (BERTHOLD), BLESSED, Abbot of the Benedictine Monastery of Engelberg in Switzerland; date of birth unknown; d.November 3, 1197. Before becoming abbot he was a monk at Engelberg and a favorite disciple of the learned abbot, Blessed Frowin. When Frowin was on the point of dying he advised his monks to elect the pious Berchtold as his successor.
  6. Celebrating Berchtold's Day: A Unique Swiss Tradition. Berchtold's Day, celebrated on January 2nd, is a fascinating and unique tradition in Switzerland that showcases the nation's rich cultural heritage. This public holiday, named after Saint Berchtold, is observed in various regions of Switzerland, including Zurich, Lucerne, and Bern.
  7. catholic.org

    (BERTHOLD). Abbot of the Benedictine Monastery of Engelberg in Switzerland; date of birth unknown; d. 3 November, 1197.Before becoming abbot he was a monk at Engelberg and a favorite disciple of the learned abbot, Blessed Frowin. When Frowin was on the point of dying he advised his monks to elect the pious Berchtold as his successor. . Accordingly, after Frowin's death, which occurred 27 March ...
  8. timeanddate.com

    Berchtold Day (Berchtoldstag or Bärzelitag) on January 2 is an Alemannic tradition that is celebrated in some areas of Switzerland. The holiday's name does not refer to a Saint (there is no St. Berchtold) but is derived from the verb berchten - meaning "to walk around, asking for food".
  9. aveholidays.com

    It became a way to honor Saint Berchtold, a Catholic bishop who lived in the 10th century. Saint Berchtold was known for his selfless acts of kindness and was celebrated for his role in spreading Christianity in Switzerland. Today, Berchtold Day is a blend of Pagan and Christian traditions, making it a unique and culturally significant holiday ...
  10. switzerlandme.com

    The "Saint" in the name of holiday where the history is not informed through any Saint Berchtold. The word may also got added simply out of the habit while seeing others in holidays as dedicated to the remembrance of Saints and also because the meaning of "Berchtold" has become obscure. The other theories which is about "Saint Berchtold's Day ...
  11. holidayapi.com

    Saint Berchtold's Day: Only in certain states. Holiday data for far-reaching years is subject to change due to laws and government decrees. Long weekends are based on non-working days and not Saturday and Sunday explicitly. We are continuously monitoring for changes to this data to ensure we're providing the most accurate information possible. ...

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