Der erste August! A national holiday in Switzerland celebrating the beginning of the fight for independence. Actually, it was the beginning of trying to get away from paying taxes to the Austrians. But independence sounds better. The first of many constitutions to come was written on this day in 1291. The Swiss did not believe in monarchies or any other form of royalty. They were tired of the overlords and began their own loose organization of Kantons (states), namely Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden. Happy Birthday Switzerland!!

HOPP SCHWYYZ!