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Our December issue being focused on Slovenian ethnological characteristics, we are delighted to

present below the work and success of the Slovene Ethnographic Museum, viewed through the

experience of its Director, Dr Bojana Rogelj Škafar, and its permanent exhibition entitled “The

Relationship between Nature and Culture”. The forthcoming year will mark the 600th anniversary

of the beginning of the enthronement rituals of the Carinthian dukes, which has since been one of

the most important distinctions of Slovenia in the European area and is also one of the topics dealt

with in this issue.

There is no holiday in Slovenia without the traditional Slovenian festive cake potica. Two years

following the publication of the successful monograph Mojstrovine s kranjsko klobaso (Mastering

the Art of Preparing Carniolan Sausage-Based Dishes), the Rokus Klett publishing company is back

with a new culinary book on a traditional Slovenian dish.

The socio-political section of this issue includes a presentation of the new President of the

Constitutional Court of the Republic of Slovenia, Miroslav Mozetič. The interview highlights the

role of the Constitutional Court at a time of economic and financial crisis. Other features of this

issue include a cartoon strip with illustrations by Damijan Stepančič, taken from his picture book

Zdravljica.

The New Year will also bring about changes to the magazine, though these will be introduced

gradually. The Editorial Board would thus like to extend its sincere thanks to all who send in their

ideas and suggestions. In the upcoming year, our focus will be more on the presentation of all

Slovenian regions; moreover, changes will be made to the visual form of the magazine and some of

its sections. The magazine will soon also be available in electronic format in e-bookstores. In

addition, preparations are underway for a special and more topical e-Sinfo edition featuring short

video clips. We are thus opening a new chapter for you to savour in the forthcoming year, page by

page.

Reading helps us to discover ourselves, the world around us and our life companions. This is yet

another reason why it is such a privilege to be an author of the stories herein. On my own behalf

and on behalf of the Editorial Board, I extend to you all best wishes for the year ahead. Please let

yourselves be inspired by positive stories, which I am sure will help make your New Year’s

resolutions and wishes come true.