From “Once Upon a Time – Customs and Worldview of the Bulgarians” The month of November is filled with folk and church holidays. The agricultural year is over, people have harvested their crops and it is time to indulge in a well-deserved rest. ST. ARCHANGEL MICHAEL – November 8 According to the Bible, Archangel Michael is the chief angel of God. He guards the body of …
Dimitrov Day – October 26
From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" An old folk tale tells about two twin brothers - Dimitar and Georgi. St. Dimitar was the first born, rides a black horse and is the lord of winter. With Dimitroden came snow and winter. This is the last period when the farmers pay with shepherds and rathais, put the plow away dry, ...