First Snow fall in Osijek putting Christmas cheer in Advent
The frist snow fall this Friday Dec 14 scared away the grinch and Scrooge out of Osijek. As many people came out to enjoy Advent in the park. Click here to read more
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Osijek Advent in Osijek has started..
The grass is green and there is no snow, which is obvious to anyone that visits Osijek. With much rain and overcast happening over the past few days still no snow. If you are wondering where Advent is this year? It is in a park in between the city center and the Oldest part of the city Tvrđa. It also will be featured in 2 other locations as its more scattered and not centralized. The vote is still out on whether the event will be one to remember? The story has yet to be written ....................
The many stories of Christmas this coming month.
The first day of Advent in Osijek.
One more reason to visit Osijek this month of December as Advent kicks off this 1st week end and runs until the big bash of celebrations happening on New Years Eve.
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Osijek preparing for Advent![]() The white huts are getting set up for Christmas village located in front of theatre close to the other restaurants in this district. Lots of groundwork as one of the attractions will be an Ice rink located in the middle of it all. There are still many things underway as the construction has just started in the main square Ante Starčevića.
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Looking back at Christmas past 2016
Saint Nicholas Day in Croatia (Sveti Nikola)Saint Nicholas Day in Croatia (Sveti Nikola)
The Tradition of Saint Nicholas Day is alive and well in Osijek. The churches play an important role through-out Croatia with the event celebrated slightly different depending on the region. There is many Traditions and different Saint Days through the month of December. In Osijek the one that Children enjoy the most is St Nicholas Day that falls this year on Tuesday December 6th 2016 Click here to read more |
Photo Gallery of Advent last year 2016Its amazing how time flies and we look back at some of the greatest moments that was spent last year for Advent. With many people from all over the world looking for great ideas.
Click here to just some of the Photos The Music in TvrđaWho can forget the incredible Music that happens every year at advent. The music brings back so many great memories of the present and past events in life during the Christmas holidays.
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The Christmas Tram is back for the 6th year in a row(2016).Get ready for something new and something old. This year’s Christmas tram has some new tech on board as young riders will be able to experience the Virtual world. For the first time the experience of what it would feel like to be a tram driver wearing virtue head set. And they have also kept the Christmas play happening for children that may not be ready for the Virtual head set. Last year was fantastic as the tram was packed singing Christmas carols with Santa.
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Advent in Osijek 2016
Friday November 25 was the official kick-off of advent in the old city center of Osijek known as Tvrđa. Everything came together like a famous Christmas carols that have been passed from generation to generation. There was definitely the feeling of Christmas with the smell fresh roasted chestnuts on an open fire. This Baroque city that has survived for centuries embraced Christmas bringing the magic and spirit in full force. Audiences will be able to enjoy the event from now until January 1, 2017. Click here for more info. |
Zagreb wins for Best Advent in European Destinations 2016The best way to see it is by actually being there as pictures and hearing about it is not the same. We traveled by bus as the city has many pedestrian areas and parking can be a nightmare. (Especially if you don’t know where everything is or the street names)
The center of Zagreb and other parts of the city had this magical feeling with many Christmas lights and decorations in every corner. The attention to detail and the majestic buildings really made it feel like Christmas. There was no snow but they did a great job making fake snow covering the trees and buildings. The illusion was perfect as it looked like fresh snow had just fallen. Zagreb was full of life and you could hear many languages being spoken. To edit, click on the text to start adding your own words. Click here for the full Article |
The Magic of Advent in OsijekHave you ever wonder what a Christmas house made of pop bottles would look like or stand actually inside it. The glass structures are something to see as it brings out the imagination of Ice world created in the old city of Osijek. They have done an incredible job using Coca-Cola’s iconic small glass bottles to construct three massive structure: Christmas tree, Glass house and the famous pedestrian bridge (Croatian Pješački most).
Click here to read more Santa rides into Osijek on a Motor Cycle.The morning was a cold one compared to last year. As many Children Young and old came out to see the Motor cycles roar into town. Believe it or not in center of Osijek this weekend on December 3rd Santa rides into town. On the eve of St. Nicholas a parade of motor cycles and dozens of Santa’s in the annual event called “Motomrazovi!” It happens this Saturday the 3rd of December 2016 in the morning at the main square. (“Ante Starcevic”) The Moto Club Osijek “Motomrazovi” is bringing excitement to children putting a smile on their faces.
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