Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Yugoslavia ceased to exist in 1992, dissolving into six independent nations: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia. There is no single "Yugoslav" language, but the major languages of the region each have their own Christmas greeting:
These languages share South Slavic roots but have distinct standard forms today. If you're visiting the region during the holidays (celebrated January 7th by Orthodox Christians in Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and December 25th by Catholics in Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia), using the local greeting is a warm gesture.