Crown Prince Filip Of Serbia Celebrates Orthodox Christmas Eve In Belgrade

BELGRADE, SERBIA - JANUARY 6: HRH Hereditary Prince Philip of Serbia, HRH Prince Stefan, HRH Princess Danica and Princes Marija attend liturgy before the ceremonial burning of dried oak branches, the Yule log symbol for the Orthodox Christmas Eve, in front of the Beli Dvor on January 06, 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia. The Serbian Orthodox Church celebrates this day before Christmas in the Julian calendar with the head of a family cutting a yule tree and bringing it into the family's home where it is placed during their dinner. After the meal the family burns the tree. The traditional custom combines both, elements of Christianity and old Serbian pagan faith. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)