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Date and General Observance: Christmas Day, known as "Božič" in Slovenia, is celebrated on December 25th. It is a public holiday across the country, where families gather and spend time together in a festive atmosphere.
History and Traditions: Slovenia, predominantly a Christian nation with Catholicism being the largest denomination, observes Christmas with religious reverence. Many of the traditions stem from Christian beliefs and pre-Christian winter solstice customs.
Advent Time: The preparation for Christmas starts with Advent at the end of November or early December. This period involves lighting candles on the Advent wreath each Sunday before Christmas.
Decorations: Homes are decorated with lights, Christmas trees (called "novoletna jelka" or "božično drevo"), and Nativity scenes depicting the birth of Jesus.
Miklavž (St. Nicholas Day): On December 6th, St. Nicholas visits children and brings small gifts, marking the beginning of the festive season.
Christmas Eve (Sveti večer): On December 24th, families attend midnight Mass known as "polnočnica." Traditional meals eaten on this day often include potica (a nut roll), carp or other fish, and various types of bread.
Modern Celebrations: On Christmas Day itself:
People usually have a large family lunch or dinner that includes traditional Slovenian dishes such as roast pork, sausages, sauerkraut, and sweet treats like potica.
Families exchange gifts brought by "Božiček," the Slovenian version of Santa Claus.
Many attend church services to celebrate this religious holiday.
It is also common to visit relatives and friends to exchange good wishes for the season.
Throughout Slovenia, Christmas Day emphasizes family unity, peace, and joyfulness reflective of its cultural significance within Slovenian society.
