Midsummer - June 20 - 24 - summer solstice

From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" (see in the Shop) What are we celebrating? June 24 is a double holiday - national and Christian. On this date, the Christian Church celebrates the birth of St. John the Baptist, who came to this world a few years before Jesus Christ and paved the way for his teachings. He begins the conversion...

May 24 – Day of Bulgarian Literature and Culture

     The birth of the holiday, May 24, is the day when every Bulgarian can be proud to be a descendant of a nation occupying a strategic place in the history of Europe. It is a symbol of dignity, tradition and spirituality. May 24, perhaps the brightest, most hidden Bulgarian holiday - the day of letters. The first known to us...

You want change - and are YOU ready to change!?

On the occasion of yet another tragedy on the road and yet another ridiculous death of two young lives... Not only that. Everyone is shouting for change... More police, more punishments, more... Let me ask you: What are you ready to change in yourself? You want a change. Change for me, bro! Because the family in itself educates to ...

May national holidays

From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" GERGYOV DAY - May 6 The day dedicated to St. George the Victorious is also both a Christian and folk holiday and one of the biggest spring holidays. After this day, the Bulgarian business year and the working season begin. Rich homesteaders hire workers, nomads set off, shepherds from the Rhodopes...

When did a loser become a loser?

A few days ago I crossed the threshold of my native school. A group of children, maybe 3-4 grades were playing on the small playground under the watchful eye of the teacher. They had split into small groups, the boys naturally kicking a ball. I slowed to watch the cuties but didn't stop to avoid attracting attention. They screamed, ran, complained to the lady who didn't...

Tomina Sunday

From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" The Sunday after Easter is Thomas's Sunday - named after Thomas - one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. According to the legends, Thomas did not believe in Christ's resurrection and therefore the Savior appeared to him after a few days and allowed the apostle Thomas to put his finger in the wounds...

The symbolism in our folk art - animals

From the Once Upon a Time Oracle The Wolf Symbol of nobility and intelligence. In our native folklore, it is rather considered a dangerous enemy that must be propitiated. The people are still in awe of the wolf, which is why the days from February 1 to 3, known as Trifuntsi, are dedicated to him. This name comes from the feast of St. Trifon's Day. …

I know the letters - exercises for early reading

To read quickly and easily Today we come across the line "early childhood development" more and more often. Parents want to teach their children to read earlier and earlier. This will inevitably happen when they start school. However, to what extent is this useful and can early reading instruction harm a child? The human brain develops gradually. That's why...

Symbolism in our folk art - Samodivata

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. …

EASTER – the Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox

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. …