Imagine being able to step back into time and be a witness to a Croatian Christmas story. Right in the heart of Croatia, in the small central town of Cazma, is one of the world’s most stunning holiday displays. Located at Milana Novačića 13, 43240 Čazma, the Salaj family begun this display of light and legends on December 17. Don’t worry if you missed the opening: the Salaj family will continue the Croatian Christmas story until January 15, 2011.
The Christmas Story in Čazma - colored lights make this a wonderland - photo courtesy, Salaj family, Čazma - Grabovnica
Every evening, from 17:00 to 21:00, one million lights will set the scene for the Christmas display at the Salaj family farm in Grabovnica, which, additionally features lights, stables, and mangers. During the event, the family offers a re-enactment of Christ’s birth with lambs and mules.
The Christmas Story in Čazma - welcome to the world of fairy tales - photo courtesy, Salaj family, Čazma
Visitors from all over the world come to see the beautiful holiday exhibit, which includes a million multi-colored lights all around the house and yard. There is not one tree, bush, shrub, or building that is not a-glow with colorful lights. Guests are able to walk through the yard, over bridges, and down paths lined in bright red, green, blue, and white.
The Salaj family in Grabovnica brings light for a unique representation of the Croatian Christmas Story.
And then, there are the culinary delicacies crowning the evening: traditional drinks like hot teas and mulled wine to warm the heart, and Croatian specialties like roasted carp, and Moslavina grilled sausages.