From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" An old folk tale tells about two twin brothers - Dimitar and Georgi. St. Dimitar was the first born, rides a black horse and is the lord of winter. With Dimitroden came snow and winter. This is the last period when the farmers pay with shepherds and rathais, put the plow away dry, ...
Friday - October 14
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...