Tales from the Four Broomsticks Bar - The Cold - Part 1

The Cold - Part 1 author: Hecate Heck a cold. This was a rare but still occurring phenomenon. After harvesting the last pumpkin from the garden, Huck pulled out the beets and the last carrots. She peeled the cabbage and put it in the sauerkraut, then checked the wine, the pickles, the compotes, the butternut squash that Del had brought, she decided it was . . .

Construction of a new house

From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" "My home - my fortress" - we have all heard this phrase. But what exactly did it mean to the old Bulgarians? Home was not just a building. Even today it is a place filled with love, comfort and peace. Building a home was a sacred act for…

Tales from the Four Broomsticks Bar - The Vampire's Big Secret

The great secret of the vampire Evgeni Kravosmuchkov Bulgaranov author: Hecate Evgeni Bulgaranov was a descendant of a great and old vampire family, but since it occurred to him to "grow spiritually" he was not at all proud of it. Ten years ago, when he had gone down to a nearby town to eat, he saw two men arguing rather heatedly and...

THE HUMAN SACRIFICE - A GUARANTEE OF QUALITY IN THE PAST

From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" Many legends tell about embedded people or shadows in the foundations of construction. People thought that this way the construction would be strong and would last a long time. One of the most famous is sung in the folk song for the installation of master Manolo's wife Nevyana. The song tells…

Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians - interview

Interview with Iliana Dechkova 25.08.2020 - Briefly introduce yourself to our readers. My name is Iliana Dechkova Dimitrova, 42 years old. I live in Aksakovo, a small town near Varna. I am an economist, teacher and translator by profession. I am married with two grown children. - Your first book was recently published - "Once upon a time". Morals and blasphemy of the Bulgarians". What…

COUNTING TIME IN THE OLD BULGARIANS - part 2

From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" III. And how did the ancient Bulgarians keep track of time? And children today know that the Proto-Bulgarian calendar is globally recognized. In 1976, UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) announced the ancient Bulgarian calendar as the most accurate in the world. Scientists are amazed at the accuracy with which…

Tales from the Bar The Four Broomsticks - Tale of the Vampire and the Pacha

Tale of the vampire and the witch author: Hecate So... It was a cold January evening and the witch Hecate was once again creating something in her kitchen. He was hanging out between the stove and the table, ordering something under his nose. She had collected her hair in a bun, wrapped around the magic wand, and her beloved cat was sitting and for an hour already her...

BABINDEN – January 8/ 21

Midwives' Day A celebration of women who in the past helped give birth. Many rites are performed on this day, which symbolize honor and respect for the midwives of the past. Mothers of children up to three years old, even before the sun rises, go to the fountain or spring to pour clean water. In the vessel in which they necessarily pour...