On the night of December 31 to January 1, Slovenia celebrates the New Year. This holiday is notable for noisy folk festivals and bright fireworks. Most of the traditions are classical, but national characteristics can be noted.
During the celebration of the New Year, it is customary to add 12 different objects, among which should be noted a sprig of pine (happiness), a doll (replenishment of the family), a ribbon (long journey), a coin (financial well-being), a ring (wedding), a cross (death). Each person in the company must pull the item out of the bag three times. If the same object is caught all three times, the corresponding event will surely occur in the new year.
January 2 is a public holiday in Slovenia.
In the first days of the new year, restaurants and cultural institutions in most large cities hold numerous entertainment events that allow tourists to enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Ski resorts in Slovenia
January is one of the best months for ski holidays in Slovenia, which is a pre-Alpine country located in the southern part of Central Europe. Among the advantages should be noted the democratic prices. So where can you go?
- Bovec is a Slovenian resort where ski slopes are located at an altitude of over 2000 meters. The resort is located in the western part of the Triglav National Reserve, so here you can enjoy fresh and clean air, picturesque nature. All skiers are transported to the skiing area by a cable car located at a distance of a kilometer from the hotels. Bovec has a regular bus service. For beginners and children, the "Ravelnik" track is designed, and for professionals - "Krnitsa".
- Bohinj is a ski resort located at an altitude of five hundred and twenty meters above sea level on the coast of the lake of the same name. It is important to note that the resort is located in the center of the Triglav National Park.
- Krvavec is a prestigious ski resort in Slovenia, located thirty kilometers from Ljubljana. The numerous advantages of Krvavec are marked by prestigious awards, the number of which exceeds 50.
Shopping in Slovenia in January
Do you dream to fully enjoy shopping? Then Slovenia is the perfect destination for you! The best place to go shopping is in Ljubljana, because here you can buy clothes and shoes, accessories and jewelry, antiques and folk souvenirs. Shops in Ljubljana are open on weekdays from 8 am to 7 pm, on Saturdays - until 1 pm. January, which is the month of winter sales, will allow you to enjoy rich and profitable shopping!
