This year's Dubrovnik Winter Festival program has been presented in the Croatian capital of Zagreb, the Dalmatian capital of Split and the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana.

Two weeks after Catholics, Orthodox Christians mark Christmas.

The mass was attended by the faithful and some of the most prominent political dignitaries.

President Grabar-Kitarović and Prime Minister Plenković send their Christmas messages.

In shops and cafes, Croats will spend billions of kuna.

Although, Vrgorac people are (among other things) well known for their very special young wine/goat milk mixture, called Bikla, which they enjoy during their annual autumn gathering called Biklijada, they also like to get together around a Christmas tree on their square. Stalls with sweets and home-made products, something to eat and to drink and even Santa showed up. Must have been a great evening. If you missed it, here are some pictures from the Vrgorac tourist board FB page:

A living nativity scene will take place at the spacious yard of the Cenacolo community of the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Health from Ugljane near Trilj - one of the first communities established by sister Elvira.

Costumes and scenes were done exclusively by the members of the community and the whole screenplay is faithful to the Gospel.

The nativity scene will take place on December 26, 2015 at 17:00, than on December 30, 2015 and again on January 6, 2016.

Everyone is welcome to join the members of the community in their efforts in creating the living nativity in Ugljane.