From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians", the people say that Saint Petka leads the holidays. Family celebrations begin with this holiday. They call them "saint", "holy", "service", "meal", "glory", "record", "writing" or "vicar". A sacrificial offering is carried, which is consecrated in the church, and ritual breads called "bogovitsa" are kneaded. With Petkovden, Bulgarians mark the coming of...