Today in Italy they celebrate Befana. Oggi in Itaia e'la festa della Befana. At the end of the calendar year, the holiday cycle ends on January 6 - Epiphany, and the people say that after that date the holidays go away. The term "Epiphany" is of Greek origin and means "manifestation"; it is used by the Christian tradition to indicate the first manifestation of...
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A bit of a disappointing start I had passed through Romania three times only transiting by car on the way to the airport. In early 2023, I found a day trip to Grabo, a destination of Constanta and Mamaia, with a visit to the Casino, a panoramic tour of Mamaia, several museums and churches, an aquarium and a MALL. I was with my husband and overall we were disappointed. …
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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...
"Enough sleep already." Get up! Christmas Day has come..." - Petko Slaveikov 1886 November 1 is celebrated as the Day of the People's Alarm Clocks. The holiday is dedicated to the work of writers, educators, fighters for national liberation and all those who have preserved the spiritual values of the people over the centuries. Bulgaria is now free. From intelligence to...
From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians", 30 years after the liberation and 23 years after the unification, on September 22, 1908, Bulgaria declared its independence. The act was announced with a special manifesto in the old capital, and Prince Ferdinand assumed the title of Tsar of Bulgaria. A prayer for prosperity was served...
Из „Имало едно време – нрави и светоглед на българите“ След като България е жестоко разцепена след Берлинския договор, народът не може да се примири, че така очакваната свобода не е факт за всички. На 6 септември 1885 г. Княжество България и Източна Румелия заявяват на света, че България е единна държава. Съединението се осъществява …
