christmas in slovenia
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CHRISTMAS IN SLOVENIA
25th DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS MEAL
(BOŽIČ): fried chicken with
roast potatoes and/or rice, green salad with
pumpkin oil; apple pie and buhteljni
(baked sweet dumplings)
CHRISTMAS IN SLOVENIA
CHRISTMAS IN SLOVENIA
The Christmas and New Year’s holiday season is a time that everyone awaits with special joy: children, because of the presents they expect to receive (from the three good men: St. Nicholas, Father Christmas and Grandfather Frost); adults, because they know they will bring people joy with their gifts, because giving is indeed a rewarding experience. Above all, Christmas is a family holiday. All rejoice at that time
and not only during the midnight mass but also elsewhere Holy Night is sung to calm the mind and
heart.
The Advent season is also the time for making nativity scenes, a popular winter hobby in Slovenia, although it is a
relatively young tradition. The first documented nativity scene in Slovene was made in 1644 by the Jesuits in
Ljubljana, but none of the original figurines have been preserved. Nowadays, in rural and urban areas alike,
people create nativity scenes in their homes, where they are set in the corner of the home’s living area, commonly known as ‘bohkov kot’ or 'God’s corner'. In recent times,
live nativity scenes have become increasingly popular: they are set in natural environments, with actors, sheep and
cattle. The best-known living nativity scene is at Postojna Cave. Those staying in the capital may well enjoy the nativity scene at the Franciscan Church on Prešeren
Square, which appears to be Ljubljana’s favourite nativity scene, attracting the most visitors each year.
One of the most enduring Christmas traditions is the
Christmas tree, the decoration of which has undergone many
changes. Actually, the Christmas tree that we know today only came to Slovenia
after the First World War. Before that, people in cities and the countryside used to
embellish the trees with chains, flowers and wreaths
made of coloured paper; added to this were apples,
walnuts and hazelnuts. In the corners of the living room,
they also hung up straw braids decorated with produce such
as beans and corn. Nowadays, homemade decorations are a
rarity.
Decorations may be an integral part of the celebration, yet Christmas time is foremost a time of gift giving. Interestingly, gift giving in Slovenia has a
tradition that is less than seven decades old, and even that mostly in urban areas; in the countryside, they
only gave symbolic gifts such as walnuts or hazelnuts. However, giving presents ultimately is not as
important as spending time with people we love.
SNOWMEN WORKSHOP
OUR HOUSES WELCOME YOU!
Our parents love to attend
workshops with their children.
I wonder what the houses hide…
Lots of expectations and warmth at the fireplace.
PIN-UP SANTA AND CLIPPED SNOWMEN
WHO IS GOING TO GET MY POSTCARD?
Children have a great imagination. Their creations
are always unique and special.
CYLLINDER IMPRESSION
Teacher Jelka is full of creative
ideas.
Impression postcards were
admired by children.
STANDING IN A ROW TO TRY BY THEMSELVES
In the end, they were very proud of their
achievements.
Everyone wanted to make his/her own
postcard.
WOW! BIGGER THEN US!
Our classroom looks nicer with these handsome
snowmen.
WHAT IS CHRISTMAS WITHOUT A WREATH?
MORE CRAFT – WOODEN SANTAS
PRESENTS ARE WAITING
…red bows for decoration.
Red Santas for joy and…
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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