Serbia has a rich heritage including some centuries old traditions, celebrations and rituals. For such a kind hearted nation, the traditions are mostly centered around joy, happiness, respect, love and community. One of the biggest Christian holidays is Easter and traditionally Serbs greet each other with a “Hristos Voskrese”, honoring a very special Easter Sunday with their families and placing beautifully decorated eggs in a basket for the whole family to enjoy. A very fun custom is the competition among family members and friends to find the strongest egg, as they crack the eggs one against another in a festive competition.
Moving from spring to autumn, Serbia enjoys one of the most wonderful times of the year celebrating the patron Saints (slava) of each home with delicious food, music, laughter and all dear and near around. To make things even sweeter, Serbian slava is included in UNESCO’s list as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. For a turn on more informal and modern traditions, the flourishing “café culture” takes center stage in Serbia, connecting friends and family over pure and warm beverages to be enjoyed during all seasons.
