In my final thesis I have written about the life and customs of the village Grude that is located in the western part of Bosnia. I found this topic to be interesting because in order to live we must know where we come from and what makes us who we are. Grude is a village that truly is a source of Croatian spirituality and poetry, both of which are known for the effort and prayer of their humble servants. Despite the many hardships, the people of Grude still have a sense of unity and collective, although today they are scattered around the country and even farther. During my research I have dealt with many topics including the customs during Christmas and Lent, legends, lyrical poems and sayings from the area I come from. I have listened carefully to what my narrators Rajka Majić and Vinka Grizelj have told me about the life today and the life as it once was with a hint of nostalgia. Young people tend to loose touch with their ancestors not knowing that by not respecting where you come from and the customs of your own land you can not do the same with the land and customs of others. You can not keep what you have nor earn something more. People are not meant to live on their own. A person is defined by his/ her ancestors and the customs they grew up with. The things that prepared him/her for the challenges of everyday life carrying always with them the picture of his/her home and the working hands of the mother that brought them up.