The Bells That Still Bind New Glarus

On Christmas Day, the Swiss Church bells carry special meaning in New Glarus. Their sound echoes a history stretching back to 1852, marking time, faith, and community life for generations.

Todd Klassy Staff
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Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
The Bells That Still Bind New Glarus

On Christmas Day in New Glarus, there is a sound many residents instinctively listen for — the familiar ringing from the Swiss Church. For generations, those bells have marked not just worship services, but the rhythm of daily life in the village. And they seem more poignant on Christmas Day.

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