Macedonia which is slightly smaller than the state of Vermont is a landlocked state in the heart of the Balkans. The geography of Macedonia is made up of mountains, three great natural lakes and small basins of agricultural land. It's a beautiful scenic country overflowing with natural splendor. The geography of Macedonia conjointly with its diverse variations makes up an attractive picture.
The Christmas celebration begins on January 5th, the evening, known as kolede. Children go from door to door singing Christmas carols and receiving fruits, nuts and sweets from the people.
Macedonia (i/ˌmæsɨˈdoʊniə/ mas-i-doh-nee-ə; Macedonian: Македонија), officially the Republic of Macedonia (Република Македонија, transliterated: Republika Makedonija [rɛˈpublika makɛˈdɔnija] ( listen)), is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991.