Godišnji običaji (zmiski ciklus) na Silbi
The Winter Cycle of Ceremonies
Author(s): Mladen TomljenovićSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Customs / Folklore, Ethnohistory, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology
Published by: Hrvatsko etnološko društvo
Keywords: Silba; winter customs; St. Barbara's Day; Christmas; St. Basil; village Christmas king;
Summary/Abstract: Customs of this period start with St. Barbara’s Day (December 4th), and last until St. Basil’s (February 3rd). Most rituals are concentrated around Christmas. On Christmas eve, a yule-log is placed on the house hearth and left there to slowly bum through the night. There also existed a custom (until 1815) to elec »the village Christmas king« on the day after Christmas. His crown is kept in the treasury of the local church.
Journal: Etnološka tribina : Godišnjak Hrvatskog etnološkog društva
- Issue Year: 11/1983
- Issue No: 4-5
- Page Range: 21-24
- Page Count: 4
- Language: Croatian