The heat waves are the days in the middle of the hottest month of the year – July. Weather and natural elements are an important part of people’s daily lives. Storms, hailstorms, droughts and floods are natural disasters that can destroy people’s main livelihoods – agriculture and animal husbandry. Ordinary people realized that nature was stronger than them. And so …
Nestinarstvo - customs and symbolism
From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" (see in the Shop) Nesting - the Bulgarian phenomenon The roots of this typical Bulgarian custom can be traced back to the times of paganism. The history of chimney making can be traced all the way back to the Thracians. Our ancient ancestors worshiped the Sun as a god and believed in immortality. Considers…
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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. …
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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. …
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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. …
CVETNITSA - the Sunday after Lazarov's Day
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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