Many fantastic creatures exist in the pre-Christian beliefs of the Bulgarians. They are either good or bad and have super natural powers. Even when Christianity penetrates deeply into the life of a Bulgarian, he does not give up his old beliefs, but somehow adapts them to Christian beliefs and traditions. More about supernatural beings in our folklore you can…
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From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" ST. MINA – November 11. On this day, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of Mina, Victor and Vikentii from Mt. as the most popular and revered is Saint Mina. He is a famous miracle worker and is considered the patron saint of the family. The holy martyr Mina was an Egyptian (284-305 AD). Christian and...
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…
From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" (see in the Shop) On this day, the church honors the memory of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. Both the Catholic and Orthodox churches honor them together and consider them the pillars of Christ's teaching and some of the most zealous followers of Jesus. Christian Legends Peter's birth name is...
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From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" (see in the Shop) What are we celebrating? June 24 is a double holiday - national and Christian. On this date, the Christian Church celebrates the birth of St. John the Baptist, who came to this world a few years before Jesus Christ and paved the way for his teachings. He begins the conversion...
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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 the Oracle of Once Upon a Time Wine There is hardly any other 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 on our lands developed very well, as even the strict law of the Khan...
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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…
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From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" Since ancient times, people have been afraid of the natural elements. Nature was a mystery to them and the ancients deified it. With the development of civilizations, many gods appeared, guardians of the various natural elements, which instilled terror in the early Christians as well. They also thought...
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Денят на „бабите-акушерки” Празник на жените, които в миналото са помагали при раждане. На този ден се правят много обреди, които символизират почит и уважение към акушерките от миналото. Майките на деца до три годинки още преди да изгрее слънцето, отиват на чешмата или извора да налеят чиста вода. В съда, в който наливат задължително …
