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Orthodox Christmas

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Orthodox Christmas

6. ledna 2026
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Orthodox Christmas Eve (Badnji Dan) and Christmas Day are the most sacred holidays in Montenegro. Families gather for the burning of the badnjak (yule log), attend midnight church services, and share festive meals with roasted pork, bread, and traditional sweets. The celebration is marked by warmth, generosity, and deep spiritual devotion across the country.

January 6 (Badnji Dan): Burning of the yule log, church vespers, family gatherings
January 7 (Christmas Day): Morning liturgy, festive lunch, visiting family and friends

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