A very fun slideshow showing the foods, crafts and wonder from this year's Kaziuko Muge. This annual folk arts and crafts fair is nothing short of amazing! With thanks to I LOVE LITHUANIA member Vincas Karnilas.

Editor's note: This delightful article was submitted last year by Saulenė, an I Love Lithuania member from Vilnius.The article explains the 12 Dishes of Christmas, a long-standing Lithuanian tradition, and goes on to describe Christmas games that are also tradition. Click the links to read descriptions of certain dishes. Enjoy!

By Saulenė

Lithuania in crisis over who should form next government

By Mindaugus Kulbis 

VILNIUS (Associated Press) - Lithuanian politics were in turmoil Monday after the president moved to block three opposition parties from forming a new government because one of them is accused of vote buying and fraudulent financing.

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Vilnius attracts Anna Karenina filmmakers

VILNIUS (the Baltic Course) In Uzutrakis, situated around 30 Kilometres from Vilnius, an Italian company started shooting drama Anna Karenina, Vilnius Tourist Information Bureau reports.

During 40 days of shooting in Lithuania, the top visited sites in Vilnius, Rumsiskes town and manors are going to be turned into the streets and locations as it was depicted in Lev Tolstoy novel, reports LETA (Latvian news agency).

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My heartfelt congratulations to Laura Asadauskaitė for her excellent performance in gaining a well deserved gold medal in the Women's modern pentathlon, leaving the British Samantha Murray with a commendable silver.

Also I'd like to add my applause to Ruta Meilutytė. Although she now lives in the south of England with her parents, I think she has shown where her heart lies. 

Les