A Swiss Christmas

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Christmas celebrations in Switzerland derive from a mixture of customs traceable to Roman and German pre-Christian practices. A wreath with four candles is lit starting on the fourth Sunday before Christmas to commemorate the Advent. The sixth day of December commemorates Saint Nicholas' visit to children. The whole month of December is witness to a blaze of colored lights decorating houses and stores. Those who have a penchant for creating their own Christmas decorations would find plenty of resources and ideas in the varied craft shops in the country.

Christmas

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Britain - now is the time

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The UK is investing around four billion pounds sterling for the celebration of the advent of the new Millennium. It is constructing tourist attractions such as the Millennium Bridge, the Millennium Wheel, the Tate Gallery of Modern Art and the London Imax Cinema, using funds from the national lottery. Aside from this, the UK also plans to put up new arts, science and recreation centers across the country. Travelers would make a wise choice of including the UK in their itinerary.

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Nonresidential construction, not elsewhere classified, Museums and art galleries, Recreational Buildings, Social aspects, United Kingdom, Construction, Travel industry, Design and construction, Millennium, Recreational facilities, Recreation centers

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Form from fire

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The Sanske Gallery is one of the art galleries and auction houses that have decided to establish their presence in the Seefeld area of Zurich, Switzerland. The gallery contains various artworks in glass made by artists of international repute. Artworks from 20 to 30 gallery artists are on display at a time. The exhibition schedule for 1998 includes artists from Switzerland, France, Italy, Australia, Taiwan and the US.

Zurich, Switzerland (City), Museums, Art museums

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