Claire & Serbian Christmas
Working for the church doesn’t afford many visits with my family during major holiday seasons. 2012 has started off a bit different. I was able to drive to Ohio
And I don’t want to sound prideful but I am a baby whispherer! Claire was fabulous with me, and ate, slept and smiled.
In addition to the heaps of time with Claire, our family got together for Serbian Christmas. I love Serbian Christmas because it reminds me to keep celebrating Christmas for the whole twelve days. Serbian Christmas always includes Cesnica. It was named after an old Serbian word – čest, which means a part, because Christmas ritual includes the breaking of česnica. Cesnica is not cut with a knife, but the head of the house breaks it by hand and gives each member a piece. One family member who receives a piece with a coin, according to traditional belief, will have luck in the coming year. Česnica is eaten as bread with a Christmas meal and served on the table. I was able to make the Cesnica this year. Yes, I know it is really tall but that is what happens when you make it in the a crockpot stone. As I said to my family, roll with it!
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| Momma and Matt |
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| Daddy and Erin |
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| Me, Claire and Amy |
I had fun at Serbian Christmas last year! Glad you got to visit with your family :)
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