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Easter in Bulgaria

Easter is the day on which Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Bulgaria, preparations for the holiday last an entire week. Numerous traditions were created as part of the celebrations. Bulgarians color eggs on Thursday or Saturday before Easter. The number of eggs depends on the number of family members. Eggs symbolize the new beginning and the natural renovation. They are also symbols of rebirth and new life. In the past, Bulgarians used natural dyes to color eggs. Onions, nettle, apples and walnuts were used as natural...

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March 3 - Bulgaria's Liberation

The most important Bulgarian holiday. March 3 is always a day off from work. On this day, in 1878, Russia and the Ottoman empire signed a preliminary peace...

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February 10 - St. Charalampus and St. Valentina

February 10 is the day of St. Charalampus and martyr St. Valentina. This is the name day of everyone called Valentin and Valenita, instead of the Catholic...

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February 2 and 3 - Wolf Holidays

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...

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Koukeri

Koukeri dances are one of Bulgaria’s symbols. The ritual dates back to the pagan past of the country and served various purposes. Most often, koukeri...

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February 1- St. Trifon's Day

On February 1, the Orthodox Church honors St. Trifon. He was a healer and was well known for a number of miracles. The saint was born in 225 in the...

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January 17 - Antonovden

January 17 is the day of St. Anthony the Great in Bulgaria. Though he is not a Bulgarian saint, Bulgarians respect and honor St. Anthony. St. Anthony...

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January 18 - Atanasovden

On January 18, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Athanasius. The saint was born in the end of the 3rd century in Alexandria. He was educated...

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January 20 - Rooster Day

On January 20, some Bulgarian regions celebrate Petliovden (rooster day). This is a holiday dedicated to lads and baby boys. A man has to butcher a...

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January 8 - Babinden

January 8 is known in Bulgaria as ‘babinden.’ This is the holiday of women giving birth and of midwives. This day is in no way connected to...

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January 7 - Ivanovden

On January 7, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors John the Baptist. The holiday is also known as Ivanovden. John the Baptist is the last prophet from...

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January 6 - Epiphany

The Orthodox Church celebrates epiphany on January 6. Epiphany is derived from the Greek word ‘to reveal.’ On that day, Jesus was baptized in...

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January 1 - St. Basil's Day

On January 1, the Orthodox church honors St. Basil of Caesaria, or Basil the Great. He was born in the 330 AD in the Asia Minor town of Caesaria....

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