Today in Italy they celebrate Befana. Oggi in Itaia e'la festa della Befana. At the end of the calendar year, the holiday cycle ends on January 6 - Epiphany, and the people say that after that date the holidays go away. The term "Epiphany" is of Greek origin and means "manifestation"; it is used by the Christian tradition to indicate the first manifestation of...
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Christianity dedicates this holiday to one of the greatest prophets, who zealously preached the coming of Jesus Christ to the people - namely, John the Baptist or the Forerunner. He is revered as the protector of brotherhood and godfatherism. Therefore, on this holiday at noon, the newlyweds visit the house of their brother-in-law and best men and bring them brandy, ...
Epiphany is one of the most ancient Christian holidays. This is the day that John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. After the sacrament, people saw with their own eyes the Christian trinity of Father (voice), Spirit (dove perched on Christ's shoulder) and Son (earthly man) and began to believe. That is why the day is also called Epiphany. With the baptism of water, the world…
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On January 1, the church celebrates the great Christian thinker, philosopher and writer St. Basil the Great (c. 330-379). He gives realization to the /christian law of love and forgiveness by preaching kindness and charity. He is the organizer of the first charitable monastic center in Caesarea, where the sick and suffering receive free aid. That is why Basil was called "great" and after ...
The day of St. Stefan closes the circle of the old year, because with this day the Christmas holidays end. On this day, the family gathers around a common table with meat dishes. You can read more about national holidays and customs here Folklore collection "Once upon a time - customs and worldview of the Bulgarians" Saint Stephen is the founder of the first ...
Christmas Eve and Christmas, in addition to family holidays, are also generally village holidays. Even a week before the holiday, the carol groups gather to remember the old songs and learn new ones. The leader of a squad was the oldest and was called Stanenik. Not everyone and not always could carol. But a guy who wasn't a caroler...
The day after Christmas Eve is Christmas Day. Here again Christian and old folk beliefs are intertwined. At Christmas, the 40-day fast ends. The Church celebrates the birth of the Savior, and the people - the birth of the new Sun. The main symbolism of Christmas is eternal nature, dying and being reborn again and again. The Christmas table is rich and mostly with...
Christmas Eve is one of the most important days of the year for a Bulgarian. The holiday is not movable and is also called Little Christmas. In our native folklore, the rituals and rites with which the birth of the son of God is welcomed are rich. There are many symbols that accompany the holiday. In the holiday-ritual system of Christmas Eve and Christmas, the biblical ...
According to the proto-Bulgarian calendar, this is the single day, which is not included in any of the months. It is considered the beginning of the new year. The day marks the winter solstice, when the day is shortest and the night is longest. In the distant past, this astronomical phenomenon occurred around December 20. In 2023, the winter solstice falls on …
Many fantastic creatures exist in the pre-Christian beliefs of the Bulgarians. They are either good or bad and have super natural powers. Even when Christianity penetrates deeply into the life of a Bulgarian, he does not give up his old beliefs, but somehow adapts them to Christian beliefs and traditions. More about supernatural beings in our folklore you can…
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