Easter in Slovenia
Spring is finally coming and so is Eastertime, which is mostly a time for painting Easter eggs which we all look forward to. Easter, velika noč, takes place on a different date each year, a day between March and April.…
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February Celebrations in Slovenia: Carnival and Valentine’s Day
After a more or less sleepy January, things pick up in February – a month of Carnival celebrations, parades and also a special day for lovers. The Carnival, pust, starts on a different day each year (usually in February, but it…
Slovenian Heraldry and Dragon Symbolism
Heraldry, heraldika or grboslovje in Slovenian, is the science of coat-of-arms. It has a long history and tradition in Slovenia, and as there are more and more new municipalities, consequently there are more and more city coat-of-arms. What does the…
Slovenian Grammar and Culture: A Quick and Funny Introduction
Slovenian Grammar I gathered together some interesting facts about Slovenian grammar and culture, to bring you closer to this beautiful language. Let’s begin: Slovenian is older than the country of Slovenia, which was created in 1991. The oldest writings in…