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About Vlkolínec

Customs

The inhabitants of Vlkolínec, such as other inhabitants of the Liptov region, have formed their own customs and traditions.  Some of the established customs and traditions were merely adopted from the surrounding villages and some were modified based on the local conditions.

Hog killing

Hog killing

Hog killing in Vlkolínec used to take place at the beginning of winter. By that time, pigs were usually sufficiently
Taking out Morena

Taking out Morena

People in Vlkolínec also said their goodbyes to the winter season by the ceremony of taking out Morena. Morena was
Easter

Easter

Easter in Vlkolínec used to be filled with traditions. Along with Christmas, Easter belongs among the most important Christian holidays.
Wedding

Wedding

Young women in Vlkolínec used to get married at the age between 16 and 18. Young men would get married
Traditional Spinning

Traditional Spinning

During long winter evenings, except for Sundays, young women in Vlkolínec used to get together for spinning. It was the
Three Kings Day

Three Kings Day

Three Kings Day is celebrated in Vlkolínec by carolling. This holiday reminds us of the three wise men from the
Christmas

Christmas

The Christmas holidays in Vlkolínec were full of traditional customs commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. There had to be
Pre-Christmas Customs

Pre-Christmas Customs

The pre-Christmas advent period in Vlkolínec was filled with expectation of the holidays. During the advent period, there were no
Funeral

Funeral

People in Vlkolínec used to stay home when their life was coming to an end and they were too weak
New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve

At the turn of years, people in Vlkolínec also remembered to say goodbye to the year they were leaving behind
Birth

Birth

Just like everywhere else, birth of a child was the happiest event in the life of a family in Vlkolínec
May Day Festivities

May Day Festivities

Planting of maypoles is of one the most beautiful Slovak traditions. May: the month of love, as people call it,
Christening

Christening

Christening of a newly born was a very important act for the citizens of Vlkolínec, who were strong believers. The
Carnival

Carnival

Carnival in Vlkolínec was full of fun. It is the period of time which starts on the Feast of Three