Ivan je stajao u svojoj velikoj obiteljskoj kući, gledajući kroz prozor prekriven snijegom.

Ivan stood in his large family house, gazing through the snow-covered window.

Kuća je bila topla i uređena za Božić.

The house was warm and decorated for Christmas.

Svjetla su sjajila, a jedva vidljivi osmijeh pojavljuje se na njegovom licu dok sniježni pokrivač daje čaroliju vanjskom kraju.

The lights were shining, and a barely visible smile appeared on his face as the snowy blanket added magic to the outside world.

Unutra, miris sarme i kolača ispunjavao je zrak.

Inside, the scent of sarma and cakes filled the air.

Bilo je zimsko poslijepodne, a Ivan je osjećao kako mu pritisak raste.

It was a winter afternoon, and Ivan felt the pressure mounting.

Ana, njegova supruga, žurila je iz kuhinje do dnevnog boravka.

Ana, his wife, was rushing from the kitchen to the living room.

"Sve mora biti savršeno", govorila je sama sebi.

"Everything must be perfect," she was saying to herself.

Nije željela ništa prepustiti slučaju, pogotovo ne s Ivanovom obitelji koja dolazi na proslavu Pravoslavnog Božića.

She didn't want to leave anything to chance, especially not with Ivan's family coming to celebrate Orthodox Christmas.

Ivan je primijetio njezinu nervozu i srce mu se stegnulo.

Ivan noticed her nervousness, and his heart tightened.

Morat će s njom razgovarati.

He would have to talk to her.

Sve ne mora biti savršeno, samo mora biti obiteljski.

Everything doesn't have to be perfect; it just has to be about family.

Marija, Ivanova sestra, već je bila stigla i pomagala je Aani.

Marija, Ivan's sister, had already arrived and was helping Ana.

Marija je uvijek bila ona koja je mogla smiriti sve oko sebe, a Ivan je znao da je ona ključ uspjeha ovog okupljanja.

Marija had always been the one who could calm everyone around her, and Ivan knew she was the key to the success of this gathering.

Zato je tiho pozvao Mariju da porazgovara s njim na stranu.

So he quietly asked Marija to talk with him aside.

"Marija", Ivan je počeo dok su sjedili u miru njegovog ureda, "moramo paziti na obitelj.

"Marija," Ivan began as they sat in the quiet of his study, "we have to watch out for the family.

Znaš da neki mogu biti... teški.

You know some can be... difficult.

Ne želim da ovo okupljanje završi loše."

I don't want this gathering to end badly."

Marija se nasmijala.

Marija laughed.

"Znaš da sam uvijek tu.

"You know I'm always here.

Pomoći ću gdje mogu.

I'll help wherever I can.

Ti samo osiguraj Aani da ne brine previše."

You just make sure Ana doesn't worry too much."

Ivan se zahvalno nasmiješio, osjećajući da mu sestra uvijek razumije.

Ivan smiled gratefully, feeling that his sister always understood.

Vratio se do Ane, pronašavši je kako postavlja stol s ljubavlju.

He returned to Ana, finding her lovingly setting the table.

"Ana," rekao je nježno, "nije važno hoće li sve biti savršeno.

"Ana," he said gently, "it's not important that everything is perfect.

Naša obitelj je važna, a ne detalji."

Our family matters, not the details."

Ana ga je pogledala i njegov ton ju je smirio.

Ana looked at him, and his tone calmed her.

"U pravu si, Ivane.

"You're right, Ivane.

Samo želim da sve bude u redu."

I just want everything to be okay."

"Bit će", odgovorio je, poljubivši je u čelo.

"It will be," he replied, kissing her forehead.

Tijekom večere, svi su sjedili za dugačkim stolom, prekrasno uređenim.

During dinner, everyone sat at the long, beautifully decorated table.

Hrana je bila poslužena, a atmosfera je bila ispunjena smijehom i razgovorom.

The food was served, and the atmosphere was filled with laughter and conversation.

No, kao što je Ivan strahovao, tijekom večere započela je žustra rasprava između dvaju članova obitelji.

But, as Ivan feared, a heated debate began between two family members during dinner.

Tišina je pala, a napetost se osjetila u zraku.

Silence fell, and tension was felt in the air.

Ivan je ustao, smireno i s povjerenjem koje nije znao da ima.

Ivan stood up, calmly and with a confidence he didn't know he had.

"Svi mi se puno toga dogodilo tijekom godina.

"We've all been through a lot over the years.

No, Božić je vrijeme zajedništva.

But Christmas is a time for togetherness.

Uživajmo u trenucima koji su ispred nas."

Let's enjoy the moments ahead of us."

Njegove riječi sjele su sve na mjesto.

His words set everything right.

Marija je nastavila priču o zabavnim obiteljskim događajima iz prošlosti.

Marija continued the story about amusing family events from the past.

Smijeh se vratio za stolom.

Laughter returned to the table.

Ivan je shvatio da je njegov strah bio nepotreban i da može vjerovati svojoj obitelji.

Ivan realized that his fear was unnecessary and that he could trust his family.

Shvatio je da, unatoč razlikama, njihova ljubav prema tradiciji i jedni prema drugima prevazilazi sve prepreke.

He understood that, despite differences, their love for tradition and each other overcomes all obstacles.

Okupljanje je završilo s pjesmama i zdravicama, i sve je bilo kako treba.

The gathering ended with songs and toasts, and everything was as it should be.

Bez napetosti, samo sjaj praznika u očima svih prisutnih.

No tension, just the holiday glow in the eyes of all present.