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Serbian Krsna Slava

Only Serbians celebrate Krsna Slava, the commemoration of a family's patron saint day with religious ceremonies and feasting.
Krsna Slava
Krsna Slava is the Serbian tradition of celebrating a family's patron saint. It is a time for giving thanks to God and feasting with friends and family.
Slava Bread - Slavski Kolac
Slavski Kolac is the ceremonial bread Serbians have for their Slava, or the family's patron saint's day.
Serbian Stuffed Cabbage - Sarma
Serbians feature sarma, their version of stuffed cabbage, at most slava celebrations.
Burek
Some families enjoy meat or cheese burek as part of their slava celebration.

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