Slava bread (Slavski Kolač) is the central part of the celebration of the family patron saint’s day (krsna slava), an Orthodox Christian tradition passed down from generation to generation. It symbolizes Christ, the “bread of life,” and the unity of the family with God. It is prepared as a sign of gratitude and respect towards the family’s patron saint. The…
Sicily, also known by its Greek name Trinacria, is the largest island in the Mediterranean and one of the Italian regions. The coat of arms of Sicily is one of the oldest and most recognizable symbols of this Italian region. The coat of arms depicts three bent legs radiating from the central head of Medusa. This symbol originates from ancient…
Throwing a sieve at a wedding is an old Serbian custom practiced in many parts of Serbia. This ritual has its roots in beliefs related to the fertility and happiness of the newlyweds. When the newlyweds arrive at their new home after the wedding, usually the groom’s house, the bride takes a sieve from her mother-in-law, which the mother-in-law has…
The ,,čokanj” is a traditional vessel used as a glass for drinking rakija in many parts of the Balkans, especially in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. It is characterized by its small volume, usually between 20 and 50 milliliters, and its thick walls, which help keep the rakija cold for longer. The čokanj is most commonly made of glass,…
“Man will make a box, and in that box will be some contraption with images, but he will not be able to speak with me, the dead, no matter that this contraption will be close to the other world as a hair to the hair on all human heads. With the help of this box with a contraption, man will…
At the end of the eighties of the last century, Dr. Dragoslav Vasović briefly described a walk in our wonderful Kopaonik. Not much has changed from the point of view of visitors – lovers of nature and mountain challenges. ,,Whoever climbs Kopaonik once, wants to do it again. Among thousands of such, there was the head of our science, Josip…
Today, Dimitrovgrad, formerly Caribrod, is a settlement located in the southeastern part of Serbia, right on the border with Bulgaria. Together with Bosilegrad, it forms the only two settlements where the Bulgarian national minority is more numerous than the Serbian population. The history of this place is very rich, precisely because of its geographical position, where important routes, both military…
Interior decoration can have a significant impact on the psyche and overall well-being of people who spend time in that space. Here are several ways in which interior decoration can influence the mind. . . Creating a pleasant atmosphere- through the choice of colors, textures, lighting, and furniture arrangement, interior decoration can create a pleasant atmosphere that promotes relaxation and…
The life of Emperor Constantine (also known as Constantine the Great) was tremendously significant for the Roman Empire and Christianity. Emperor Constantine was born somewhere between 272 and 285 AD, but the precise location of his birth is not fully known. According to some sources, he is believed to have been born in the city of Naissus (the location of…
The mountain Rtanj is located in the eastern part of Serbia, near Sokobanja. It belongs to the group of Carpathian Mountains. The highest peak of this mountain is Šiljak – 1565m, which, because of its pyramid-like shape, represents a phenomenon of karst relief. Mountain Rtanj is one of the most mysterious and intriguing places in Serbia. Here are a…