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: On Christmas Eve, the tradition of bringing the badnjak (an oak log or branch) into the home symbolizes the warmth and light of the Nativity. It is often ceremoniously burned, with the sparks representing blessings for the coming year.

: This special round bread is central to the holiday meal. A coin is hidden inside, and it is believed that whoever finds the piece with the coin will have particular luck and prosperity in the year ahead. kb_35_boziji_praznici

: The "first visitor" to the home on Christmas morning is seen as a divine guest. Their arrival and the way they stoke the fire are thought to determine the household's fortune. A Time for Reconciliation : On Christmas Eve, the tradition of bringing