Bulgaria, Cities, InformationHere you could find some information about the cities you could find in my photo gallery. As soon as it is possible for me I will try to add some new information here.
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Bulgaria, Celebrations, Feasts, Other feastsThere are some feasts in Bulgaria which usually have every year different day of the year. It depends from this in which date will be Easter. First two fests of the next are celebrated before Easter.
It is believed that on this day god drives forty hot spikes into the soil and the sun turns to summer. It is time to sow and plant. Housewives should cook 40 different peppers and everyone should try to eat 40 different items on this day as a protection against measles.
According to the tradition this is the day when migratory birds such as storks and swallows return, marking the awakening of spring in nature. Homes are cleaned and garbage is burnt to get rid of any illnesses from the past year.
A Holiday marking the end of the Easter period (people greet each other for the last time with “Christos voskrese”) and dedicated to St. Spas the healer.
According to legend both Konstantin & Elena were selected by God to be his assistants, after they showed courage and faith by walking on glowing embers with bare feet. This day is celebrated by fire dancers in the Strandzha Mountain region.
The graves of departed family members are visited and cared for. Plates of sweets and flowers are left on the graves.
Bulgaria, Celebrations, 24 May Bulgarian AlphabetIn May there are two celebrations relating to the brothers Cyril and Methodius, founders of the Bulgarian Alphabet. 11th May is their name day, when the brothers themselves are honored for their contribution to civilization. 24th of May is the Day of Cyrillic Alphabet and it is a National Holiday in Bulgaria.
In 855 A.D. the missionary brothers Cyril & Methodius developed the first Bulgarian Alphabet (Glagolic) which was said to more accurately reflect the sounds of the Bulgarian language (the Greek alphabet had been used till then).
Bulgarian Alphabet is something that all Bulgarians are proud to have.
Bulgaria, Feasts, 6 May "Gergiovden" - St.George DaySt. George’s Day - "Gergiovden" is celebrated in Bulgaria on the 6th of May and traditionally roast lamb (usually whole) is eaten on this day. St. George, the dragon slayer is celebrated as the patron saint of livestock.
