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 …

The conflict - to resolve it or not to allow it at all

"A clever man knows how to resolve his conflicts, but a wise man knows how to avoid them" We live in a world of disagreements and are often surrounded by conflicts. But even when we are not directly involved, negative connotations can affect us. However, conflict is not so scary and not necessarily harmful. Because every conflict that...

RUSALII

From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" Pagans In folk customs there are beliefs about the existence of goblins, vampires, karakonjuli, werewolves, mermaids and nymphs - all creatures from the other world. Some of them were considered to be very dangerous, especially during the so-called Pagan or Dirty days - from Christmas to Epiphany, ...

WOLF HOLIDAYS

From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians", the proto-Bulgarians, unlike many other peoples, believed in one God. It was called Tangra or Tengri. The people were distinguished by high spiritual and material culture. In this one god they gathered everything - heaven and earth, sun, water and fire. At the same time strongly…

THURSDAY – February 2

From “Once upon a time – customs and worldview of the Bulgarians” The Legends Every year on February 2nd, Petlyovden is celebrated. In the past, the Bulgarian people celebrated it as a special day – a holiday for boys. There are parallel legends about this day. In both traditions, the day is dedicated to the preservation and preservation of male offspring. In the old days, during …

TRIPHON ZAREZAN – a celebration of wine

A holiday of winegrowers and wine in older times, and today a holiday of love. According to the old style, it is celebrated on February 1, but most people celebrate Tryphon Zarezan on February 14. Since the time of the Thracians, viticulture and winemaking have been developing in our lands. The Thracians called the patron god of wine and winegrowers Sabazius or Dionysus. …

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…

Looking to the past - forward to the future

Knowledge Man, in order to exist and develop, must renew his needs and wants. And this renewal represents a need for new knowledge. All people naturally strive for knowledge, because this is how they ensure their existence and development. Since ancient times, the main symbol of knowledge has been fire. It was after its opening that the public...