The 25 Strangest days of Christmas Day 22 - Fire, Faith, and Oak Branches: Serbia’s Fiery Christmas Ritual

Part pagan, part Christian — 100% symbolic. Amy unpacks Serbia’s burning of the Badnjak, where sparks predict blessings, and ashes become protective charms.

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