Cristian commune is located on the south side of Brasov county, neighboring Vulcan commune and Ghimbav, Râsnov and Brasov towns, the last one 8 km distant. Romanian population predominates, for there are only a few German families lett. The first mention in documents dates back to 1362-1367, when the settlement is mentioned as VILLA CRISTIANI. The legend says the name comes from Cristina, the girl of the wealthy founder of the commune, a native of Râsnov.
The Carol Singers
Since the very beginning of December, youths of Cristian gather to organize the carol singers' flocks. On Christmas day, every household is in feast. On Christmas Eve, people decorate the tree, putting under it the presents for the members of the family. In the morning they go to church; when they come back, they sit around a festive table, after the ritual abstinence from food.
During Christmas, the carol singers visit every house in Cristian. In the first days of the New Year, they gather at the Culture Hall to organize the Downers Hall. All the members of the community attend the event.
The Evangelic Church
The evangelic church of Cristian dates back to the 13th century, representing the transition period between Romanic and Gothic styles. It has been fastened in the 16th century with two ranges of walls and towers. During the first half of the 19th the church was rebuilt in neoclassic style. It is today included in a rehabilitation project.
Cristian in Europe
Cristian commune was subject of major changes, thanks to the investments made in infrastructure. There are nowadays lots of opportunities in agro-tourism and residential neighbourhoods. The town hall offers business opportunities for those willing to invest in Cristian, a commune fully profiting the proximity of the resorts Bran-Moieciu and Dracula Castle.
