Excerpts from the folklore collection and description of the main symbols in Bulgarian folklore
The collection is an encyclopedia that can be read all the time and not necessarily all of it. The old traditions of every nation are valuable. To better understand the present and make our way to the future, we need to know our past well. In order for humanity to exist and live in peace and harmony, order is needed. In the old Bulgarian traditions, we find that cosmic order, that hierarchy that has helped us survive over the centuries.
According to the Oracle of Once Upon a Time, the Fairy or Faerie is a beautiful female creature who lives in the woods. They have human form but superhuman abilities. They live in high mountain places, near clear springs or lakes. Self-divers come out in the summertime. Under their arms they have light wings, with the help of which they fly. The songs bear women's names. …
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According to "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians", Easter or Resurrection is the biggest holiday for Orthodox Christians, while Catholics celebrate Christmas more. The historical events related to the Resurrection took place in the days surrounding the Jewish holiday of Passover. Passover is a moving holiday related to the cycles of the moon, so Easter also has a variable date. …
From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" According to the Christian tradition, on this day Jesus Christ solemnly enters Jerusalem, before the Jewish Passover. According to the Gospels, Christ and his disciple John entered the city on a donkey. The believers welcome him as the Messiah, spreading olive branches on their clothes before him. Today, the priests celebrate mass and consecrate...
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According to "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians", Lazarov Day is a multi-layered holiday. It is strongly associated with both Christianity and folk belief and various rituals are performed on this day. The biblical myth of the resurrection of Lazarus On the Rope, when Christ solemnly entered Jerusalem and learned that his friend Lazarus was seriously ...
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From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" The ninth of March is the day of the Holy 40 Martyrs of Sevastia. This day has deeply entered the Bulgarian tradition. In the Middle Ages, the holiday was especially revered. According to one of the most famous historical sources, it is the Turnovo Column of Tsar Ivan Asen II (1218-1241). The memorial is marked there...
From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" This holiday is also known as Horse Easter because the main rites are in honor of horses. "When you're on a horse, you're both sitting and walking" - the villagers used to joke. Since ancient times, the horse has been an integral part of Bulgarian life. The proto-Bulgarians...
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From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" Our national holidays are more related to the historical events that marked our country than to the old folk traditions. Those who are part of the history of our people and who remind us that, in addition to a rich culture, we gave the world our writing, that freedom and independence want...
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March 1 is one of the most ancient Bulgarian holidays. There are many legends about the holiday and its main symbol – the martenitsa. The holiday marks the beginning of the new season, and all customs are related to the revival of nature. The mistress of the house is a key figure in the rituals on this day. It was believed that on March 1, the cold penetrates deeply …
From the Once Upon a Time Oracle The primary symbolism of fire in many religions and folk beliefs is associated with purification and sanctification. Fire has a double meaning. It can warm and glow, but it can also burn and destroy. It is the only element that a person can obtain on his own, which is proof of his birth...
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From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" Forgiveness with loved ones The holiday is called Sirni zagovezni or Forgiveness. Cheese, because cheese, butter, and cheese pie are mostly served on the table. And…
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