The Escalade really marks the start of the Christmas period in Geneva and is celebrated at home, in schools and throughout the city during the first few weeks of December. To find out more about the locals traditions at this time of year and feel part of the local community, take a read of the article I have written on the Escalade by clicking on the link.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-know-what-escalade-youre-now-local-melanie-tappin/