Christmas in Croatia

In Croatia preparations for Christmas begin on November 25th, which is known as 

• St. Lucia's Day
• St. Nicholas' Day
• St. Catherine's Day
• St. Mary's Day

St. Nicholas brings gifts to children. Who is he accompanied by? 

• Shepards 
• Krampus
• The 3 kings
• The reindeers

What do people usually eat on Christmas Eve? 

• Nothing
• Fish
• Sarma
• Meat

What is "sarma" made of?

• Dried cod-fish
• Peppers stuffed with minced meat
• Sour cabbage, minced meat and rice
• Walnuts and poppy-seeds

What are "fritule" or "ustipci"?

• A layered pastry with a filling
• A poppy seed cake
• Traditional Croatian doughnuts
• A walnut cake

When do Croatians decorate their Christmas trees?

• On the first Advent Sunday
• A week before Christmas
• On Christmas Day
• On Christmas Eve

What day presents the end of Christmas season?

• Epiphany
• St. Stephen's Day
• Christmas Day 
• The first day of school after winter holidays

What was our Christmas play about? 

• About Santa Claus and his Elves
• About reindeers and their problems of delivering gifts
• About an unhappy girl who wanted many Christmas gifts
• About a naughty boy, influenced by the Bad Elf

What was the motto of the Christmas fair in the Old Town?

• "We believe in God"
• "We believe in good"
• "We believe in happiness"
• "We believe in you"

What is an important Christmas ornament in Croatia?

• Jingle bells
• A candle
• A Christmas ball
• LIght bulbs