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What does St. Nicolas share along the streets of Fribourg on the 6th of December?

A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.

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The correct answer

  • Biscômes

Why

Saint Nicolas distributes biscômes in the streets of Fribourg on December 6th each year. Biscômes are traditional spiced small cakes decorated with white icing. This festive practice embodies an important local tradition that unites the Fribourg community around a historical custom.

  • Flowers
  • Homemade Chocolate
  • Biscômes
  • Food for people in need

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