Saint Nicolas Samichlaus or Swiss Santa

   December 6th is Santa Day in Switzerland and he is not exactly the good fellow like his American counterpart, his job description differs quite a bit, it's an interesting story I find.
   Samichlaus has a companion and his name is Schmutzli; together they will emerge from the woods to visit children in the classrooms and homes. Instead of flying on a reindeer pulled sleigh, the two walk across the countryside with a donkey by their side.
   Once they reach a town they have a large job ahead of them.

Samichlaus and Schmutzli will visit families at their home. Some families will decorate their homes and or yard in anticipation of their arrival, and some homes will show no signs of the festive season at all. To read more you can go to this website.