This post from last year is one of my favorites, as far as traditions go, enjoy! In the region of Appenzell Switzerland, there is a tradition still played out by the inhabitants of this jewel of a landscape. Formally a pagan custom to celebrate the winter soltice, the sunlight at it's lowest point. This custom was integrated and reformed by Pope Gregory in 1582, the inhabitant's celebrate Saint Sylvestre on the thirteenth day of January. In the valley Klause groups of all ages meet, wearing their traditional costumes made from the woods and nature of their surroundings. They arrive ringing their bells and singing, intended to drive out the evil spirit of winter. images from cote est. 
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December 19, 2008
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Just so very beautiful!
Thanks for including the details, so I don't have to wonder about the people in the second pic. That was a hard one to figure out... .
Judith de SFe
Posted by: judith | December 19, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Majestic, heavenly! How incredibly beautiful. Thank you for the background information also! Happy Holidays to you!
Posted by: Janmaree @ Trinkets and Roses | December 20, 2008 at 04:10 PM