Игнажден: традиции, именници и трапеза На 20 декември отбелязваме Игнажден. Православната църква чества Св. Игнатий Богоносец, един от най-добрите ученици на св. апостол Йоан Богослов, наречен така, защото носел Бог в сърцето си. Игнажден Именници Пламен, Пламена, Огнян, Огняна, Игнат, Игната, Иго Игнажден Обичаи Според поверието, на Игнажден започват и родилните мъки на Божията майка, […]

Nikulden: traditions, namesakes and table On December 6, we celebrate one of the biggest Christian national holidays Nikulden. Names Nikola, Nikolay, Nikolina, Nikoleta, Nenka, Nina, Nino, Kolyo Customs Bulgarians honor Saint Nicholas as the patron saint of fishermen and sailors and as the lord of the vast expanse of water - the oceans, seas, rivers and lakes. According to folk beliefs, the saint evokes the sea

Saint Mina: customs and names On November 11, we celebrate Saint Mina. Iennitsi Mina, Minka, Minko, Mincho, Victor, Victoria Saint Mina is the patron saint of orphans and the homeless, folk healers, healers, warriors and people who have taken a long journey, protects women and helps them conceive, strengthens broken marriages. From November 11, the "Wolf Holidays" begin. S

Cherry Stew: Customs and Meal Cherry Stew, also known as Spasova Stew, is celebrated on the Saturday before St. Peter's Fast. It is a time to honor our deceased loved ones. Cherry Stew Customs It is believed that on this day the souls of all the deceased who have remained at large since Maundy Thursday come home. It is served on this day

St. Andrew's Day: table, customs and names On November 30, we celebrate St. Andrew's Day. The Christian Church celebrates St. Apostle Andrew. The day marks the beginning of the Winter cycle of public holidays. Andreevden Names Andrey, Andriyan, Andreya, Andro, Hraber, Hrabrin, Silen, Deshka, Parvan, etc. St. Andrew's Day customs In Northern Bulgaria on this day they celebrate in honor of the bears, believing that St

Archangel's Stew Archangel's Stew is one of the three Great Stews (Great Stews), also known as Men's, Rangel's and Hrangel's Stew. This is the last All Souls Day of the year and it is celebrated on the first Saturday before Archangel's Day Customs.

Dimitrov Day: customs, namesakes and table On October 26, we celebrate Dimitrov Day. The Orthodox Church celebrates Saint Demetrius. Dimitrovden Names Dimitar, Dimyslava, Dimitrina, Dimitria, Demetra, Dima, Dimka, Dimcho, Dimana, Mitko, Mitra, Mitka, Mitrana, Mita, Diyan/a, Dian/a, Drago. "Georgi brings summer, Dimitar - winter", says the folk saying. The rite

Петковден: именници, обичаи и трапеза Петковден е един от големите народни празници, с които отбелязваме края на топлото време и настъпването на зимата. Празнува се на 14 октомври. Именници Петко, Петка, Петкан, Петра, Петрана, Петрина, Петрия, Петричка, Петкана, Пенко, Пенка, Параскев, Параскева, Парашкев, Парашкева, Паруш, Кева   Обичаи Обикновенона Петковден става и заплождането на домашните

Kristov Day: namesakes, customs and meal Kristov Day is celebrated on September 14. It is one of the Twelve Great Christian Holidays. According to folklore notions, from Kristovday the sun "goes back" to winter and the day "crosses" with the night - they equalize. The weather turns colder, the waters of the sea and rivers turn cold. Customs

Epiphany: namesakes, feast and customs On August 15 we celebrate one of the greatest Christian holidays of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary or Epiphany. The namesakes of the feast are Mara, Maria, Maryka, Mari, Marin, Marian, Mariana, Mariana, Marian, Masha, Mika, Mira, Marietta, Mariela, Mario, Preslav and Preslava, Despina. According to the tradition, on this day the apostles gathered from the places where they preached to