Swiss Spring

It comes April in Switzerland and the weather changes dramatically. There are times when there is rain, snow and sun all in the same day. Probably that is why they have a saying in Swiss, which means:

April is the mightiest and it always does what it wants! 

But come April and the Swiss holiday spirit for Easter takes over and the harsh winters slowly recede. The people who are used to walking on street with heavy jackets, mufflers, overcoats start showing some skin. It is really nice to see people walk in t-shirts, joggers, shirts on street and in fact it is the first time you really realize how beautiful the Swiss girls are. Though most of them could be seen smoking cigarettes, with bizarre hairs and piercings but still one cannot fail to admire their beauty.

The spirit of spring infuses, the moment you step out on streets. Smiling faces of people, the warm tender Sun and the beautiful greenery, all of them just completely grow on you. The natural beauty is probably the best feature of Switzerland. There are trees which have flowers just for a week, the flowers that are blooming red, pink, magenta, yellow, orange, green etc. It's fascinating to see how blessed is Switzerland with colors and natural beauty. And then there is this moist cold touch of wind in this sunny weather that makes you swoon with delight, comfort and enthusiasm. It is natural to be happy and joyous in this weather. The most remarkable thing is that this finally gives a sense of coherence to the monotony of the harsh winter life. The sense is of relief, comfort, happiness and content. 

You would enjoy the smell of foods stuffed in supermarkets, sweet wines and the feeling of festivity surrounding Easter holidays. The celebration is universal because it just not celebrates Easter, it celebrates life. It celebrates a change that is for good, a change for existence and a change that brings new hope, joy and happiness of being alive.