| About Saint Jovan |
| Followed by the New Year celebrations and Orthodox Christmas, the religious observances finally wrap up on January 20th with the day of St Jovan (John), who baptized Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. Tradition allows the faithful to eat only fish and vegetables during the fast. Meals usually start with the traditional Serbian rakija, an extremely strong spirit made from fermented fruit. Rakija made from plums or pears is a particular favorite in Serbia. Celebration of saint days, or slaves, is an echo of the Serbs' polytheistic tradition, when every family had a patron. Now families gather to honor the Christian saints who took over as family patrons. |
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