December 31, 2015

New Year in Slovenia

Holidays and Events in Slovenia Holidays and Events in Slovenia - It's a great decision to spend the New Year in Slovenia. Especially for those who like active holidays, because Slovenia is known for its beautiful ski resorts. It should be noted that thrifty travelers can stay here and those who are accustomed to waste money.

08 February 2016

Presur's Day

Slovenia Holidays and Events Day of Slovenian Culture , or Preshern Day, is celebrated throughout the country. In many cities there are theatrical performances, concerts, exhibitions and other interesting events. Most events take place, of course, in Ljubljana.

Uniqueness of Slovenia is manifested in the combination of the spirit of old Europe and the current level of cultural development, not inferior to the most developed countries of the world. Many holidays define folk customs and ancient traditions, there are also many religious dates in the calendar of events.

New Year in Slovenia is celebrated in European style, on the festive table you will certainly put baked pork and dry red wine or slivovitz. Common traditions supplement the national characteristics.

It is customary to put 12 small items into the bag for the New Year, among them a pine twig - a symbol of happiness, a coin - wealth, a ring - a wedding, a doll - the birth of a child, a cross - death, a tape - a long road . Each guest draws an object three times, if the same thing happens - the appointment will come true this year.

One of the most significant religious holidays is considered to be the Ascension of Mary, due on August 15. Since 1992 in Slovenia, this day is recognized as a non-working day: many Christians - both residents and guests of the country - make a pilgrimage to Bregen-on-Gorenjsk, a holy mountain over Goritsa, in order to receive a blessing from the Mother of God. Less religious part of the population goes to the Adriatic coast massively to spend a day in nature.

Every year on September 15, Slovenia marks the Day of Primorsky reunification with the Fatherland in memory of the restoration of the independence of the Yugoslav lands from the dictates of Italy. Despite the fact that this holiday remains a working day, many people gather on the streets, taking part in numerous rallies. For guests and tourists organize concerts.

On All Saints Day, on November 1, the Slovenes honor the memory of the deceased relatives and relatives, bring flowers to the graves and light candles. According to ancient pagan beliefs, the souls of the dead roam the earth before the winter solstice and only prayers can help them to ascend to heaven. In churches, memorial mass is used. On the same day, meetings of veterans of Slovenia take place. . According to ancient pagan beliefs, the souls of the dead roam the earth before the winter solstice and only prayers can help them to ascend to heaven. . For Christmas, Slovenes, like their ancestors, go to visit with a lighted censer and holy water, and all members of the family participate in the rite. The master of the house fills the censer with coals and, after plunging a sprig of spruce, pine or larch into the holy water, sprinkles his family. On the floor, the rose petals are scattered and the light is left to burn for the whole night . By generally accepted nd traditions in houses decorate the Christmas tree, as well as making wreaths of pine branches and decorate them with ribbons, candles and bells . Christmas - the family celebration, so at the festive table the whole family, exchange gifts and good wishes .