
On special occasions, the wealthier coachmen liked to show off their festive costumes, which included valuable belts and pocket watches.

After the harvest, a wreath was woven from the ears of the last sheaf of grain to crown the best harvester or housewife. It was hung from the ceiling of the house until the next harvest.

In Styria, vineyard guards were called ''ovtarji - Hüter''. They guarded the grapes from thieves with a simple spear forged with brass nails.

Talis, a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages and fruit juices, was one of the most important factories in Maribor after the Second World War. Among its products Ora was particularly popular, recognisable by its slogan "Ora - the best right now!"