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Christmas around the world

December 5, 2016
Serbia

In Serbia, in addition to the traditional feasts, an oak is cut from which a log is carved (Badnjak) and burned while the other members of the family place walnuts on straw and wheat. While watching the badnjak burn, the whole family pray for a year filled with happiness, love, joy and prosperity. Groups of youth walk from door to door to wish a Merry Christmas and on the 25th, the first visit has a special meaning, so it is often planned in advance.

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