Lithuania

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Christmas in Lithuania

Lithuanian folk tradition treats the Christmas season as a time of religious mystery and folk magic. In past times Lithuanians associated many old superstitions and folk charms with the season. Though no longer taken seriously these magical formulas may still be practiced as a form of entertainment.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Christmas in Lithuania

Lithuanian folk tradition treats the Christmas season as a time of religious mystery and folk magic. In past times Lithuanians associated many old superstitions and folk charms with the season. Though no longer taken seriously these magical formulas may still be practiced as a form of entertainment.

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Lithuania

Officially name: The Republic of Lithuania

Capital: Vilnius

Largest city: Vilnius

Official language: Lithuanian

Government: Semi-presidential republic