According to "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians", Easter or Resurrection is the biggest holiday for Orthodox Christians, while Catholics celebrate Christmas more. The historical events related to the Resurrection took place in the days surrounding the Jewish holiday of Passover. Passover is a moving holiday related to the cycles of the moon, so Easter also has a variable date. …
CVETNITSA - the Sunday after Lazarov's Day
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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LAZAROV'S DAY - the last Saturday before Holy Sunday
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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ST. 40 MARTYRS – March 9
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 …
The symbolism in our folk art is FIRE
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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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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