Potica

Potica

Potica The most traditional Slovenian pastry Christians around the world celebrate the biggest and most important Christian Holiday this weekend. Many Slovenes celebrate it traditionally, with their families and friends, and not to forget a lot of delicious food....
Butalci

Butalci

Butalci Dimwits of Butale take over control. Butalci (Dimwits) of Butale (Dimland) have taken over the streets of Cerknica on Sunday. As one can expect, Dimwits tend to be extremely punctual therefore the parade began exactly around 12.32 local time (i.e. one hour...
Kurent

Kurent

Kurent A fairytale creature that brings Spring It’s Carnival season all over the world. Venice has a world-renowned Carnival Feast. So does Rio. And Slovenes can’t be left behind in this matter. We decided to pay a visit to the oldest town in Slovenia and...
Krampus – St. Nicholas’ Demonic Companion

Krampus – St. Nicholas’ Demonic Companion

It’s almost December, which means Christmas isn’t too far away; of course, as many know, Christmas isn’t all carols and presents. There’s also Krampus, the darker side of Christmas, who’s been gaining back popularity in our culture. Old World folklore is needed to...
Elderflower Cordial

Elderflower Cordial

Refreshing Drink A step-by-step tutorial If you grew up in Slovenia you must have tasted this simple, homemade, yet very tasteful and refreshing beverage. A drink made of Elderflower, sugar and citric acid, called Elderflower cordial or Elderflower syrup. It’s a drink...