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...
Tales from the Four Broomsticks Bar - The Walk - Part 2
author: Delta Walk - part 2 And indeed. The two witches had entered deep into the forest. They didn't know how they had pushed themselves into the thick thickets and wondered how they got here. There was no way. Not even a path. Just a bush. The playing field wasn't even level. On one side of them was a steep ravine. On their other side the slope was…
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Tales from the Four Broomsticks Bar - The Walk - Part 1
author: Delta Walk - part 1 Awwww...sneezed Del and startled her friends. – Del??? – all three addressed an unfinished question to the kihilata. They were amazed. He is even so quick to catch a cold...strange. "It's not from Heck," Del replied, sniffling. Heck finally freed himself from the covers and the four went downstairs...
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TODOROVDEN - the first Saturday of the Easter fasts
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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Traditions and customs on March 1
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 …
SIRNI ZAGOVEZNI - the last Sunday before the Easter fasts
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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BLAGOVETS - on the spring equinox/ Annunciation - March 25
From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" In the past Along with the Christian holiday of the Annunciation, which is on March 25, Bulgarians also celebrate the folklore holiday of Blagovets. It is a movable holiday because it refers to the vernal equinox, which is on a different date astronomically each year. This year, day and night are equal at 20...
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The symbolism in our folk art - WINE
"Once upon a time - customs and worldview of the Bulgarians" Wine There is hardly another drink that carries as much symbolism as red wine. Since ancient times, wine has been a sacred drink that was available to a select few. Wine is a symbol of blood and life. Viticulture in our lands developed very well, and even ...
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Tales from the Four Broomsticks Bar - The Cold - Part 2
The Cold - Part 2 author: Hekata A shot was heard. Lilith, Faer, and Del froze in place. "Dear God, what was that?" – the three were heard saying. Without an ounce of common sense or sense of caution, the three witches rushed up the stairs and burst into Heck's room, expecting to see…
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ST. HARALAMPI - Chuminden - February 10
From "Once upon a time - customs and worldview of the Bulgarians" In folk beliefs, St. Haralampi is the patron saint of the disease that in the past claimed thousands of victims - the plague. In the past, to appease the saint, Bulgarians worshiped him mainly in Northern and Eastern Bulgaria, and today he is preserved in the vicinity of the town of Elena. He is known …
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