Advent / Santa Claus / Christmas, Historical custom

Chlauseslä Unterägeri

Unterägeri

The 'Chlauseslä' is a unique St. Nicholas custom in the Ägerital. First, the children go from house to house with their Chlausesel. Later, Chlauseselrottä are on the way with St. Nicholas. After 9:30 pm, a magnificent procession of all the Rottä takes place.

The 'Chlauseslä' is a unique custom that can only be found in this form in the Aegeri Valley. The most important utensil is the 'Chlausesel', a fantasy head modeled on a donkey. In the afternoon from 3 - 5 pm, the children go from house to house with their Chlausesel shouting "Holi holi hüü, dä Chlaus isch doo!" until they receive a small gift. In the evening, it's the turn of the older children with several Chlauseselrottä. The Chlaus goes from door to door, supported by the ringing of cowbells, the banging of geislä and the eerie sound of cow horns, and asks for a gift. After 9:30 pm, a magnificent procession of all the Rottä takes place on the village square.


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Address

6314 Unterägeri

Contact

Ursi Mahler
Blacki 1
6314 Unterägeri
ursi.mahler@chlauseslae.ch
041 750 70 69

Category

  • Advent / Santa Claus / Christmas
  • Historical custom

Target groups

  • Also recommended for children
  • Open to all

Commitment

  • Association is active as an organizer

Admission & Requirements

  • We are looking for sponsors / supporters
  • We are looking for active members
  • No special knowledge needed

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