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There are countless coffee lovers in the world and I know several of them are Croatian. Like many countries, coffee is a part of Croatia's culture. Going for coffee is almost like a ritual in the morning and an important social element in daily life where many friends meet. It's where major events can happen like holding business meetings or it's where you might just relax and read the newspaper. It is very common for Croatians to have multiple coffees throughout the day.

Happy New Year or Sretna Nova Godina in Croatian! January or Siječanj is an exciting month in Croatia. Just when you think the partying is over celebrating New Year, you get thrown back in to more festivities with the beginning of Carnival! But first is the celebration of Three Kings Day... January 6th - Epiphany/Three Kings Day The vast majority of Croatians are Catholic and celebrate the Epiphany or Three Kings Day on January 6th. This is a national holiday marking

The winter season in Croatian is called zima, lasting from December through February. Winter in Croatia is cold and if it's windy, even colder. It's rare to snow near the sea, it's more likely to just rain, but nearby mountain tops are covered with powder. The most popular activity in winter is skiing, especially in the Gorski Kotar region. Platak Ski Resort is only a 45 minute drive from our rental apartments and nearby Mrkopalj is known for their cross-country skiin