by Zala, age 8, asks Bozicek do you have elves or helpers to make the toys?, about the Julian Alps, and Slovenia’s 1991 independence
Dear Bozicek,
My name is Zala and I am 8 years old. I live in Ljubljana, Slovenia, where the whole main square gets covered in fairy lights and my papa says it is one of the most beautiful Decembers in all of Europe.
First, do you have elves or helpers to make the toys?
Second, a geography question: what mountain range rises up in Slovenia?
Third, a school question about my country: why did Slovenia get its own flag in 1991?
I left you a small plate of flancati, fried pastry twists.
Love, Zala, age 8, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia
From the Desk of Bozicek
Dear Zala, thank you for the treat, it was wonderful. Now, your questions.
Do you have elves or helpers to make the toys?
I do, a whole workshop of dedicated helpers, though here in Slovenia some families picture me working a bit more independently, with just a few trusted assistants.
What mountain range rises up in Slovenia?
Slovenia is home to the Julian Alps, including Mount Triglav, the country’s tallest peak, which is even pictured on the Slovenian flag. Flying over those sharp, snowy peaks on Christmas Eve is one of the most beautiful stretches of my whole night.
Why did Slovenia get its own flag in 1991?
Slovenia became an independent country in 1991, after being part of Yugoslavia, a larger country made up of several different republics. When Slovenia declared independence, it adopted its own flag and government, becoming a nation that could make its own decisions for its own people, which is a very big and proud moment for any country.
Vesel bozic, Zala.
Ho ho ho, Bozicek
