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Here comes Swiss St Nick

Samichlaus and Schmutzli traditionally visit Swiss children on December 6 Keystone

Here's what it takes to be "Samichlaus" - Switzerland's St Nick - and his sidekick "Schmutzli" during the weeks leading up to St Nicholas Day.

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A Swiss-American journalist mainly covering education, migration and youth issues - plus the occasional story on cheese, given her roots in Switzerland and Wisconsin. She also produces podcasts and works on the social media team.

Veronica DeVore, swissinfo.ch



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