Christmas is a special time of the year in the whole Christian world and Dalmatia, as traditionally Catholic, is no exception.
Preparations for Christmas start with the first Advent Sunday. It is a tradition to light up one candle for each Sunday of the Advent. Gift giving for children starts at the beginning of December on St. Nicholas ( 6th of December) and St. Lucy’s Day. On that day wheat is sowed, the symbol of life and fertiliy. On Christmas day it is tied with a ribbon in the colors of the Croatian flag – red, white, and blue. Sometimes a candle in the combination with other symbolic items is placed within the wheat. Christmas Eve, called Badnjak in Croatia,  is celebrated in a similar manner to other countries of Eastern Europe. People spend the whole day at home preparing everything for the arrival of Jesus. On Badnjak houses are decorated and as well as Christmas tree. Traditional food served is fish, usually cod fish in Dalmatia. Traditional pastry prepared in every home are fritule. In the evening people attend masses in their churches. On Christmas day families get together and exchange gifts. Under the Christmas tree children get gifts from Santa Claus, called Djed Božićnjak (Grandfather Christmas), or Baby Jesus. A special family meal, including traditional pašticada, veal or turkey, is an important part of the holiday’s celebration. The Christmas festivities officially end on the Epiphany, when priests visit their parishioners to bless their homes.

Adriatic coast is known for it’s breathtaking scenery, so it is no wonder that the ferry line between Split and Vis is listed among the most beautiful rides in the world. This two-and-a-half-hour ride stands out for its exceptional beauty. You’ll be thrilled as the panorama of Split recedes and your boat slips through the narrow pass between the islands of Šolta and Brač. Your destination is Vis, the most remote large inhabited Dalmatian island. It is a place of blue sea, cliffs nad islets, vineyards and also with rich cultural heritage. Vis is a place for a relaxing holiday on secluded beaches of numerous peaceful bays, in transparent blue sea and under the hot sun.

On 7^th of May the Day of Saint Domnius (Sv. Duje), Split’s protector, is celebrated. The festival called Sudamja starts few days before the main celebration which bringis together around 10 thousand pilgrims, believers and other friends of Split. Sudamja will be as usually rich and full of content – from the religious and sports events to the KUD a-capellas performances, exhibitions, free movie projections and theatre shows. On St. Domnius Day the main celebration starts with the procession from St. Domnius cathedral through Riva and the mass on the main square.  In the afternoon the well-known Tombula is organized, a famous, popular game that offers players the chance of winning money.  During the whole day many concerts of brass bands and klapas take place on Riva, together with  selling of traditional souvenirs, wooden butterflies and similar toys for children to wooden utensils for older people. Traditional rowing regatta between Croatian and international universities takes place on St.  Domnius day.  Sudamja ends on May 15, the Marjan Day, with the appropriate program.

Trogir is a town-museum in the very meaning of the word. It is situated in central Dalmatia, on a small island that is connected to the mainland and the island of Čiovo by bridges. The old town is considered to be one of the best preserved Romanesque-Gothic towns in central Europe. The core of Trogir is a castle and a fortress surrounded by city walls and especially valuable are the Cathedral of St. Lawrence with the famous portal modelled by the craftsman Radovan in 1240, a Renaissance city lodge, the thousand year old Monastery of sv. Nikola [St. Nicholas] which has the ancient famous relief of Kairos preserved in it from the 4th century BC.  Historical core of Trogir is a unique cultural monument, which is listed on UNESCO’s list of world heritage (1997.). The small, narrow streets and small village squares, numerous restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops and galleries, along with numerous cultural and music open air events give this town a special atmosphere of the Mediterranean.