In
Serbian culture, the children are impatiently expecting gifts from Santa Claus.
However, in some countries, commonly hispanic world, there is a tradition that
gifts come from so-called Reyes Magos or the Three Kings, named
Melchior, Gaspar and Balthasar. These kings, according to Catholic teaching,
are representatives of the pagan peoples, and they were invited by God in his
kingdom announcing the birth of the Savior... full
story
By MAJA PETRIČEVIĆ Cooperation
with magazine "REFLEJO"
Funny
New Year's custom in Spain - 12 grape grains
Every
31st December on the square Puerta del Sol in Madrid, bell strikes the last 12
seconds of old year, and during that period people should eat 12 grape grains,
one grain for every stroke. According to belief, if they succeed, they will have
luck in the next year. It is assumed that the number 12 was taken because of the
number of months of the year... full
story
By MARIJA GUDURIĆ Cooperation
with magazine "REFLEJO"
In
Serbian culture, the children are impatiently expecting gifts from Santa Claus.
However, in some countries, commonly hispanic world, there is a tradition that
gifts come from so-called Reyes Magos or the Three Kings, named
Melchior, Gaspar and Balthasar. These kings, according to Catholic teaching,
are representatives of the pagan peoples, and they were invited by God in his
kingdom announcing the birth of the Savior... 
Funny
New Year's custom in Spain - 12 grape grains