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“Anna … shall bring … a daughter, and you shall call her name Mary; She shall, according to your vow, be devoted to the Lord from her infancy, and be filled with the Holy Ghost from her mother's womb,” says the Gospel of the Birth of Mary.
In Bulgaria, Mary’s birth is celebrated on September 8 and is seen as an important Orthodox holiday. On that day, women ask Mary to help them in the birth and upbringing of their children.
Each wife makes special bread and gives a piece to all member of the family. One of the bread pieces is given to cattle and another one is kept inside the house, so that Mary would give her blessing.
Bulgarian women refrain from weaving and sewing from August 15 to September 8. This is believed to keep their children healthy. During that time period, women are allowed to work in the garden and to try to make it more beautiful.
September 8 saw major celebrations in the past. Bulgarians gathered together for a feast. Everyone sung and danced the traditional horo. Boiled mutton is still prepared for everyone and a ram is butchered to follow the tradition.
In Bulgaria, Mary’s birth is celebrated on September 8 and is seen as an important Orthodox holiday. On that day, women ask Mary to help them in the birth and upbringing of their children.
Each wife makes special bread and gives a piece to all member of the family. One of the bread pieces is given to cattle and another one is kept inside the house, so that Mary would give her blessing.
Bulgarian women refrain from weaving and sewing from August 15 to September 8. This is believed to keep their children healthy. During that time period, women are allowed to work in the garden and to try to make it more beautiful.
September 8 saw major celebrations in the past. Bulgarians gathered together for a feast. Everyone sung and danced the traditional horo. Boiled mutton is still prepared for everyone and a ram is butchered to follow the tradition.
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September 8 - The Birth of Mary