The reply to the greeting is Vaistinu se rodi.

Polažajnik. A polažajnik, položajnik, polaženik, polaznik, or radovan, is the first person who visits the family on Christmas Day. This visit may be fortuitous or pre-arranged. People expect that it will summon prosperity and well-being for their household in the ensuing year.

“Sretan Božić” (Merry Christmas in Croatian) | Christmas towels, Serbian christmas, Christmas.

God jul, min vän. Merry Christmas, my friend.

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On Christmas Day Croatians traditionally prepare turkey, lamb, roasted pig, sarma (minced meat wrapped in cabbage), peppers stuffed with minced meat, salads, freshly baked bread and traditional Christmas deserts such as fritule (pastry resembling doughnuts), strudel, walnut and poppy-seed cakes and many, many more …

Top 10 foods to try in Croatia

• Black risotto. Known locally as crni rižot, this is made with cuttlefish or squid, olive oil, garlic, red wine and squid ink, which gives an intense seafood flavour and black colour.
• Boškarin.
• Brodetto.
• Buzara.
• Fritule.
• Istrian ham.
• Malvazija and Teran.
• Peka.

Dinner — Dinner (večera) for Croatians often consists of a very thin-crusted pizza or a shared plate of snacks, such as čevapi (spicy grilled sausage), pršut (smoked ham) and cheese, or grilled sardines, usually served well after 8pm.

Croatia is one of the more economically unstable European Union countries, with 19.5% of its population falling below the poverty line. Croatian poverty is often attributed to the fallout after Croatia gained independence in 1991 and moved to a free-market system.

Rakija is the most popular spirit in Croatia. Travarica (herbal rakija) is usually served at the beginning of the meal, together with dried figs. The Croatian Adriatic coast is known for a great variety of herbal rakija, some typical for only one island or group of islands.

Ah, Croatia. Land of glittering seas, far-flung islands – and excessive alcohol consumption. According to new data, Croatians are among the world’s biggest drinkers. The World Health Organisation ranked 186 countries according to their alcohol consumption, and Croatia has managed to come in at an impressive (?)

It is safe to drink tap water in Croatia.

With an GNP being more than 30 percent lower than the average, Croatians, in fact, pay for alcohol relatively more than many others in the EU. Alcohol in Croatia is not just relatively, but also absolutely more expensive than in Germany, Italy and France.

Family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,552$ (16,053kn) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 740$ (4,655kn) without rent….Cost of Living in Croatia.

Restaurants	Edit
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	16.00kn
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	20.00kn
Cappuccino (regular)	10.97kn
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	14.35kn

On average, you can expect your trip to Croatia to cost €50 – 60 per day (USD $60 – 70 per day) if visiting the country on a budget but are still wanting to enjoy the occasional splurge. However, this travel budget can vary significantly depending on your spending habits.

When someone mentions Croatia, pizza might not be the first association you arrive to, but Croats really love that crest of Italian cooking, and the pizza in many places across Croatia is absolutely sensational. In smaller tourist destinations along the Adriatic, the price of pizza is usually between 40 and 50 kuna.

Istria

Month	Min (°C)	Min (°F)
October	12	54
November	7	45
December	4	39
Year	9.9	49.8

It’s nothing unusual that many tourists love eating a good pizza when they go on holiday. Particularly when they go to Italy or around it – for example, Croatia. As our neighbouring country, from which pizza originates, we in Croatia also have a long tradition and widespread custom for preparing and eating good pizza.

How much does it cost to travel to Croatia? How much money will you need for your trip to Croatia? You should plan to spend around kn504 ($82) per day on your vacation in Croatia, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Split is located in the middle section of Croatia’s lengthy Adriatic coastline and so is in a far better location than Dubrovnik when it comes to seeing more of the country (it also has better international flight connections). Dubrovnik lies in the far south of Croatia, but still has plenty of options for day trips.

A ‘traditional’ breakfast in continental Croatia would typically consist of polenta and cornbread with lard and a sprinkling of paprika and a strong coffee. With time eggs started to get introduced and have become part of the breakfast staple as well as cold cuts and pickles.

Budget. When it comes down to budget, Croatia wins over Italy. The local currency in Croatia is the Kuna and in Italy, it is the Euro. Prices are around twice as high in Italy.

For us, Croatia is also the better holiday destination if you’re looking for relaxation, time spent outdoors, and an island hopping adventure. Whereas Italy is perfect for urban tourism, art and food lovers, but also has some stunning scenery – such as the Dolomites mountain range, and the island of Sardinia.

Croatia will be busier and more expensive than Montenegro, but there are some great places to see – Plitvice is STUNNING. Dubrovnik is beautiful, but VERY busy. Kotor in Montenegro is also busy, but they’re both must-sees if you’re in the area.

How long is a boat ride from Italy to Croatia? The fast catamaran boat journey from Venice to Rovinj is the shortest one and takes just above 2 hours. The overnight boat sail from Ancona to Split takes just over 9 hours. Bari to Dubrovnik journey takes up to 10 hours.