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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According to "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians", Lazarov Day is a multi-layered holiday. It is strongly associated with both Christianity and folk belief and various rituals are performed on this day. The biblical myth of the resurrection of Lazarus On the Rope, when Christ solemnly entered Jerusalem and learned that his friend Lazarus was seriously ...
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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...
A friend posted a Jonjo, of male biological sex, a mannequin, of those who wear pink and ribbons. I also post the following comment (see photo) and FB punishes me for 6!!! days. Until March 13, I can only post on a personal profile and on my page. In groups - no. The whole world is a slop, and people...
March 8 - International Women's Day - History March 8 is International Women's Day all over the world. It is a day for international recognition of women's rights and their achievements - economic, political and social. March 8 is not just another women's holiday. The day is dedicated to the woman - the one who...
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copied from Lui's FB page /writer/ Happy holiday... I see others waving the flags, patting each other on the shoulder, climbing Shipka... Commendable. Quick question - are we only free on March 3rd? A little IHU and then quiet? Let me clarify. I remember the time when we entered Europe, I was close friends with one of the accession commissioners, we worked together. I …
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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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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 …
From the Once Upon a Time Oracle The primary symbolism of fire in many religions and folk beliefs is associated with purification and sanctification. Fire has a double meaning. It can warm and glow, but it can also burn and destroy. It is the only element that a person can obtain on his own, which is proof of his birth...
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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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