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Swiss Halloween Revisited

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 Lisa

Halloween has been in Switzerland for a while, yet it still feels out of place. I was somewhat shocked when I noticed Halloween decorations in stores around 2006. Then, 10 years ago in 2016, I wrote a post titled ‘Happy… Read moreSwiss Halloween Revisited

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Happy Halloween in Switzerland!

October 31, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

Boo! Happy Halloween! What? In Switzerland? Yep, take a deep breath, relax, the world is one large melting pot. Switzerland has always looked to the United States about what to eat, so why not what to do. Quick history I… Read moreHappy Halloween in Switzerland!

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