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“Sretan Bozic”, yes this is how the people living in the country of Croatia will wish you during Christmas in Croatia. “Sretan Bozic” in Croatian language means Merry Christmas. Christmas is known as Bozic in this country. Spending your time during will be a very different experience for you and your family.
Since the majority of the people living here are Christians, Christmas is celebrated with great pomp and joy. People have brought in their own changes while celebrating Christmas. There are many rituals followed during Christmas Eve in this country. Men, women and children in the family eagerly wait for this festival to arrive. Christmas is celebrated on 25th of December every year to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ in this country like many other countries of the world. But there are many Christians here who celebrate this day on seventh of January every year. They celebrate this festival on this day according to the Julian calendar.
On 13th of December, the mother of the family sows wheat grains in a plate. By Christmas Eve the sprouts grow up to eight inches. These sprouted wheat grains are laced in colorful ribbon. This ribbon stands for the Croatian trobojnic. On January 6th a ceremonial dinner is kept for the 3 Kings. The people in this country consider that the braking of bread as sacred. They consider this as the symbol of Eucharist.
Many cuisines are prepared on Christmas. The cuisines are quite rich and mouth-watering. You can find many of these special dishes being cooked only during Christmas. The traditional food generally comprises of fish and not meat. The important meals include the meal during Christmas Eve and during Christmas dinner.
The decorations during Christmas comprise of leaves from the evergreen trees. The Christmas tree is decorated during Christmas Eve. This decoration of the Christmas tree is known as Badnjak. Many other customs are followed while decorating the houses during Christmas. The streets and lanes of the cities and towns are decorated with shimmering lights. The children here receive presents not from Santa but from Saints. The difference in the Christmas celebrations in this country is due to the Culture of Croatia.
Apart from Christmas at Croatia, many Festivals and Events in Croatia are also celebrated with great exuberance. New Year in Croatia is one such celebration in this country. You will simply enjoy a very different and yet memorable Christmas in Croatia.
Online information on Christmas in Croatia, is available at travel.mapsofworld.
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