Question

A special Christmas cake is passed around at Christmas time in Macedonia. What is usually hidden inside?

Answer 1

The answer is a coin.

A coin is hidden inside a special Christmas cake passed around at Christmas time in Macedonia.

This usually takes place on 5th January when Christians in Macedonia start celebrating Christmas. There are various events with active participation from the local community and indulgence in local traditional food. When the celebrations draw to a close at night, a Christmas bread or cake with a coin inside is passed around for all those present to take a piece. It is believed that the person who gets the piece with the coin will be lucky the following year. He/she may even have to host the bonfire the upcoming year.

Answer 2

Christmas is a big festival.People around the world celebbrate Christmas for many days before and after 25th of December.Christmas cakes are prepared and cut in Christmas and eaten.In Macedonia,Christmas cakes have a special connection.The Christmas cake contains a "Coin".It is believed that the person who receives the coin in the piece of cake is the chosen one to hold the Christmas party next year.People feel truely honored to receive the coin.