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BILD DER WOCHE NATIONAL - Die Turnvereingruppe Waldstatt "Wuescht" zaeuerlen vor einem Haus am Mittwoch, 13. Januar 2010, am alten Silvester in Waldstatt, Appenzell Ausserhoden. Die Chlaeuse starten frueh morgens und wandern von Hof zu Hof bis spaet in die Nacht, traditionell werden die Chlaeuse mit Weiss- oder Gluehwein bedient. (KEYSTONE/Ennio Leanza) Equipped with branches of pine trees and cow bells these so-called Silvesterchlaeuse (New Years Clauses) walk from house to house in Waldstatt, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 13, 2010, to offer their best wishes for the New Year to the farmers in this region. After their performance of singing and dancing the Silvesterchlaeuse receive food, hot drinks or money. (KEYSTONE/Ennio Leanza)