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Global New Year Traditions: Celebrating Silvesterchlausen in Switzerland

1/13/2026

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The Guardian published a photo feature on January 13, 2026 that highlights various global events.
One image captured Silvesterchlausen, a group celebrating the Orthodox New Year in Hunwill, Switzerland.
The group offered best wishes to local farmers, marking the occasion according to the Julian calendar.
The Guardian article presents a snapshot of cultural traditions associated with the new year.

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Story summary

The Guardian published a photo feature on January 13, 2026 that highlights various global events.
One image captured Silvesterchlausen, a group celebrating the Orthodox New Year in Hunwill, Switzerland.
The group offered best wishes to local farmers, marking the occasion according to the Julian calendar.
The Guardian article presents a snapshot of cultural traditions associated with the new year.