Christmas with Roving Pals

When do people in Serbia celebrate Christmas?

• 25th December

• 31st December

• 1st January

• 7th January

Answer explanation

In Serbia, the main Church is the Orthodox Church and they still use the old 'Julian' Calendar, which means that Christmas Eve is on 6th January and Christmas Day is on the 7th January!

What kind of tree do the Serbs burn for Christmas?

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Answer explanation

The badnjak is an oak tree or branch brought into the house and placed on the fire on the evening of Christmas Eve. It is burnt in order to bring happiness, health and wealth to the family.

Česnica is a very important part of Serbian Christmas tradition. It is a(n)..

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Answer explanation

Česnica is a ceremony bread baked with a coin that symbolizes wealth, health, happiness....

Položajnik is a very important part of Serbian Christmas tradition. It is (a) ...

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Answer explanation

Položajnik is the first person who visits the family on Christmas Day. It is believed that he will bring happiness and health to the family.

Many people bring .....in the house on Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of Christ.

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Answer explanation

People usually bring straw and walnuts in the house on Christmas Eve in order to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

Greek people put a ________ in New Year's cake.

• coin

• small toy

• ring

• red fruit

Answer explanation

If you get the coin in your piece, you are lucky for the whole year! You also get a small gift!

What do some cities decorate at Christmas?

• a statue

• a carriage

• a small boat

• a horse

Answer explanation

Before the custom of the tree, people in Greece decorated a small boat, especially the islands and the cities by the sea!