Serbian customs, including some centuries old rituals and ceremonies that have been only slightly changed during the course of time, still have almost the same strength and importance.
Serbian heritage includes a number of traditions and customs that originate from ancient times and old pre-Christian belief systems surviving till this day. Different rituals and ceremonies follow them in certain occasions and for different reasons, usually believing they will bring help and benefit.
The purpose of those customs can be different: protection of the family, getting children, prosperity, rainmaking, driving away the storm clouds, curing the patient… Serbian customs are deeply rooted in centuries old rich tradition and are closely connected to certain events, holidays, opportunities and hardships. With time passing, there were more and more customs.
Over the centuries, great migrations, conquests, wars, voluntary or involuntary mixing of nations have very much blended nations and their customs. However, there are a few nations in the world that had so many migrations as Serbs did. From the arrival to the Balkans centuries ago to the migrations in the last decade of the twentieth century, Serbs, oppressed by diverse hardship, were forced to migrate often, but they never left their traditions and customs behind.
