Published in Croatia - Social interactions and entertainment - 3 - 25 Dec 17 08:35
Christmas is a special day for Christianity birth of Jesus Christ savior of heaven and earth, the child of the Lord.
Jesus birth is described in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. In the other two Gospels do not mention. In the Old Testament prophets foretold the birth of the Messiah, who will redeem the people from sin. The New Testament brings a fulfillment of prophecy. Jesus, the Son of God, gave birth to the Virgin Mary, with the help of her fiance Joseph in Bethlehem. About nine months ago, started by the Holy Spirit

Emperor Augustus ordered a census of the population. Joseph and pregnant Mary set out on from their city Nazareth to Bethlehem, where he was a census of them, because Joseph was from the generation of King David. Because of the crowd they could not find a place in the inn, and they eventually ended up in the barn, surrounded by farm animals, where Jesus was born.
 Angels are shepherds tipped off the news of Jesus birth and the first saw the child. After the shooting star led Magi to Jesus. Pastors are representatives of the people, and the Magi nobility, because Jesus was born for all people.
Most Christian churches celebrated by December 25 However, some Eastern churches celebrate it onJanuary 7, because the Julian calendar, December 25th falls on that day. Christmas in many countries of the world and in Croatia, a public holiday.


Christmas falls together with Easter and Pentecost, the three largest Christian holidays. Christmas season runs from Christmas to the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, and this is always the Sunday after Epiphany
Epiphany in Christian tradition kings or wise men, who, according to the Gospel, come to worship Jesus after birth. Often called Balthazar, Melchior and Gaspar; the Bible does not specify names.According to the Gospel of Matthew, came from the east (Parthian Empire) in Jerusalem to worship Jesus. They followed the star of Bethlehem.
In Jerusalem, they were received by King Herod, who had wanted to cheat, in order to tell him where Jesus was born, so that it can kill. When they found Jesus, gave him three gifts: incense (as God), gold (as king) and noble fat, myrrh (as a man). Then God commands them not to return to Herod, and back the other way in his country.
Three Kings are representatives of the pagan nations, whom God has called to his kingdom, in that they were reported the birth of the Savior.


Croatian Christmas traditions are part of the Croatian tradition. With the celebration of Christmas have developed many traditions like decorating the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve, going to Mass Midnight Mass, singing Christmas carols and gift-giving.
Before Christmas, the time of preparation, which lasts about a month since the beginning of Advent. Pr inant feelings of anticipation, hope and longing. In particular, the mark given St. Barbara St. Nicholas, St. Lucia and St. Tom. Christmas wheat is sown at St. Barbara and St.. Lucia.
 Children are especially looking forward to St. Never, when you receive gifts in boots and naughty children gauntlet of Krampus. In some areas there are customs djetinjci, uterus and stitch, which are occurring in the three weeks before Christmas.
A number of practices aimed at the desire for prosperity, good production, progress and good health. Christmas Eve is a rich variety of practices such as the introduction of straw in the house, the grand design festive table, preparing Christmas food and going to St. Mass Midnight Mass.
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Christmas is the day when you are full of joy, hope and grilled in a festive, cheerful mood is celebrating the birth of Jesus. Is celebrated with family, and the next day on the day of St. Stephen s visit to relatives, friends and neighbors, and with them the gala celebrates with lavish meals.
 I want to say as you already know some of Zagreb, the Croatian capital was declared the most beautiful winter destination for the third time in a row and to the whole of Europe, maybe Croatia is a small country and perhaps a small population, but we have a big heart and this beautiful country which many dream of, as some people hate us it s us getting stronger:
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