Christmas in Slovakia

Who doesn't love Christmas? Who doesn't love the smell of hot chocolate, cinnamon, green Christmas tree? We all love the spicy aromas of Christmas cakes, and we cannot imagine Christmas without our traditions.

Christmas is definitely the most wonderful time of the year! In Slovakia, Christmas is a religious and cultural celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.  The traditional Christmas narrative says that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in accordance with messianic prophecies.  Although the month and date of Jesus' birth are unknown, the church fixed the date as December 25. In Slovakia, we start celebrating Christmas on 24 December, which is known as "Generous Day."

Exchange of Christmas Cards

People exchange them between friends and family members during the weeks preceding Christmas Day. Some of them contain a poem, prayer , or Biblical verse.

Christkind brings presents

In Slovakia, it is Christkind who brings presents. Presents are put under the Christmas tree and children unpack them after Christmas dinner on 24 December. 

Viewing a Nativity play

The viewing of the Nativity play is one of the oldest Christmastime traditions. People go to church to see a Nativity play which performs  the story of the Nativity of Jesus.