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On February 2 and 3 the Orthodox church marks two holidays- the day of Virgin Mary and the day of prophet Simon.
The holiday marks 40 days since the birth of Jesus Christ, when Virgin Mary took him to the Christian temple for the first time. Upon their entry, two of the prophets in the temple named Jesus the Messiah.
In Bulgarian folk rituals, February 2 and 3 are known as wolf days. According to legends, wolves become dangerous on these days. To protect themselves, people have to follow a number of rituals.
Women refrain from doing housework. The rule applies especially for pregnant women. It was rather important to refrain from using scissors, which represented the jaws of a wolf. Ritual breads were made and were given to friends.
February 2 is also the day when predictions about the upcoming year were made.
The holiday marks 40 days since the birth of Jesus Christ, when Virgin Mary took him to the Christian temple for the first time. Upon their entry, two of the prophets in the temple named Jesus the Messiah.
In Bulgarian folk rituals, February 2 and 3 are known as wolf days. According to legends, wolves become dangerous on these days. To protect themselves, people have to follow a number of rituals.
Women refrain from doing housework. The rule applies especially for pregnant women. It was rather important to refrain from using scissors, which represented the jaws of a wolf. Ritual breads were made and were given to friends.
February 2 is also the day when predictions about the upcoming year were made.
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February 2 and 3 - Wolf Holidays