Lazarovden

Lazarovden is a Christian holiday that bears the name of St. Lazarus . The name Lazarus is a symbol of health and longevity. Lazarus was a friend of Jesus Christ. When he died three days after his death he e raised . God says, "Lazarus come forth ," and Lazarus revives that comes out of his tomb .
Lazarovden is celebrated on the eighth day before Easter. Because Easter is determined by the lunar calendar , not the solar , Lazarus falls each year on a different date , but always on Saturday.
On this day perform ritual Lazaruvane . Young women called " lazarki " pick flowers for gums that will embroil the feast of Palm Sunday ( the next day ) . Girls are dressed in traditional folk costumes. They go round the houses of the village, singing songs and ritual lazarski blessing for health, happiness and prosperity. Master of the house gave them eggs , money , fruit and small gifts. In the past Lazar young men from the village were asked the hand of his bride .
The holiday brings spring mood and looking forward to both the participants and the residents and visitors of villages and towns . It was believed that a girl that is not Lazaruvane can not marry . Therefore it was necessary for every girl from the village to lazaruva .

Day the vine grower

Trifon's Day - Day of the grower 's Bulgarian folk feast in honor of St. Trifon . Chevstva of winegrowers , falconers , gardeners and innkeepers on 14 February ( Gregorian calendar) or February 1 (in New-Julian Calendar) , when the Bulgarian Orthodox Church officially noted Trifonov day. The celebration occurs as Zarezanov day Trifun Chippy , Trifun Zarezoy , Trifun drunk . :) Early morning hostess kneads bread - unleavened or leavened . Furthermore, cook and hen traditionally filled with rice or bulgur . Boil whole chicken , then roast on sadzhak . In a new woolen bag put the loaf , chicken and a wine vessel . With such shoulder bags men go into the vineyard . There is renamed , into pruning-knives and three hubs every severed three sticks. Then renamed again and pour the wine they have brought vines . This ritual is called trimming . Then all gather 'the king of the vines . " Only then general feast begins . " King " is crowned with a wreath of vine which bears on his head , and another garland over his shoulders . He sits on a cart . Winegrowers draw the cart and the sounds of bagpipes and drums rebecks head to the village or town . There stop at each house. Hostess brings wine in white boiler gives first king to drink, then treats the people in his entourage .

The wine left in the pot is thrown on the king, pronouncing a blessing: "May we have a good harvest ! Do overflow thresholds ". King meets blessed with "Amen ." When arriving at your home , the king changes his clothes and hung wreaths on his head and over his shoulders , sits at a long table to meet people from the whole village. So king of this holiday is selected wealthy man . The next two days , known in folklore " trifuntsi " is venerated for protection from wolves . Women do not cut with scissors to not dissolve the mouth of the wolf , not knit, do not sew . Make a ritual bread and after give unto the neighbors put morsels of bread in the milk of animals - to protect both livestock and people from the wolves. It should be prepared with due care by the hostess. Early in the morning the hostess is going to prepare fresh bread . This requires only one kilogram of flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Sift the flour , to have only the purest of it. Then you have evenly and referred him to knead dough by adding 2 cups lukewarm water. The dough is kneaded until it begins to form bubbles . Then make a cake baked in a well preheated oven. Once the cake is ready , cover with a cotton cloth to avoid dry skin in. As a main dish in old Bulgarian custom recommended hen .

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Atanasov den

Athanasius is celebrated every year on January 18. As Anthony and Athanasius not belong to the Bulgarian saints , but the people adopted them as their own after the adoption of Christianity. Both saints were born in ancient Egypt.

St. Athanasius is the spiritual successor of St. Anthony . Unlike St. Anthony , St. Athanasius was born in a poor Christian family . Since little is deceived Christian ideas. This gives the impression of Archbishop Alexander of Alexandria . After finishing his education St. Athanasius was appointed secretary of the Archbishop of Alexandria. Several years later, in 319 , the young Athanasius was produced in the priesthood - deacon. It is a participant in the First Ecumenical Council , which was held in the Anatolian city of Nicaea in 325 One year after this historic event St. Athanasius was appointed Archbishop of Alexandria . Now as Archbishop he opposed Arius and his teachings.

Themselves opponents of the official Orthodox Church , whose representative is St. Athanasius, convened an ecclesiastical council in the city of Trier. Participants and their solutions oppose the official Christian dogma. They see in the person of Archbishop Athanasius a fierce opponent , therefore constantly mischief about him . This affects the favor of the emperor. He , in turn, repeatedly sent him into exile .

In the years in which the famous priest in exile , he gives not only evangelical preaching , but of zhitiepisanie . Wrote biography devoted to his spiritual predecessor St. Anthony . After yet another comeback Athanasius health deteriorated and he died on 18.І.376 76 years of age.

According to popular legend , the two saints were brothers . But in some places there are variant master journeyman . St. Athanasius , according to folk beliefs , is the patron saint of winter, snow and cold. Also believed that St. Athanasius his winter jacket strip to come summer, summer St. Athanasius put it on , so come winter. Not surprisingly, invented the saying, " Atanas gyaldi and dam guild ."

Athanasius and Antonovden is also celebrated as a festival of blacksmiths, ironmongers , cutlers and farriers . The holiday is celebrated to appease disease. Bake cakes that are riddled with a fork to avoid piercing the children from measles. Traditionally, the table includes chicken, cooked with rice , which is distributed to relatives and neighbors about health.

On this day Incoming are Atanas Atanaska , Nasco , Nassau, Nasya
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Persecutors of Evil Spirits in Bulgariq

Kukeri celebrates the passing of winter and the onset of summer fertility. 

The custom in the Bulgarian lands stems from the Thracians. Be celebrated during the days of the Thracian god Dionysus joy. 

Mummers are men dressed as animals or typical characters (grandfather, grandmother, King ...). 

The costumes, which are covered are extremely attractive. Furthermore attraction, however, they are carriers of certain symbolism.

We start with the mask. Most of the masks are constructed by wood, which is glued colored threads, pieces of fabrics, mirrors and other shiny elements. The mask should be as soon as ugly and scary to scare evil.

Most are considered antique masks representing a ram, goat and bull. Their presence is required in the Mummer's games .

Some masks have two faces. On one side of the nose is a chip and a person is good-humored and the other is hooked nose , his face grim . These masks are a symbol of good and evil, which coexist in the world. Great importance to the symbolism of the masks and colors of the decoration . Predominant red color - a symbol of the fertility of reviving nature , the sun and fire, black color represents the earth and her goddess mother and white is a symbol of water and light .

Later we'll talk about mummer dances and customs :)

Dancing On Live Fire Only In Bulgaria

Strandja folklore area is located east of the Thracian region to the Black Sea, to the north extending to Dobruja and south to the border with Turkey. Strandja impresses with its diverse topography . In the area include middle Tundzha river valley , Sakar and Strandja Mountains , Ilia , monastery and Derventski Heights.

In ( Zheravna ) are preserved ancient houses with unassuming exterior architecture . Their modest appearance with nothing to show for what artistic wealth that lies in the interior. Separate spaces , architectural elements , doors, cupboards , fireplaces are satisfied with frugal but expressive artistic decorations. Examples of such houses : the house of Sava Filaretov , Russia and Chorbadzhi Haltakov . They show remarkable achievements of the Renaissance master.

Another architectural center is in Nessebar. The city is "St. John the Baptist , "which dates from the time of Simeon the Great. In Nessebar reserved and other churches of different eras.

People celebrated in many festivals, perform many oebredi , but the unique and characteristic of the field is dancing .

Strandja is the land of dancers . People who are protected by unknown forces dancing in the fire. Rite full of mysticism, superstition and faith. Music comes from the depths of the supernatural . Strength from God or the devil. In celebration involved the whole village , but the only game ritual dancers . These are the chosen saint , patron of the feast . They "see" his image, " hear" , his spirit dwell in them, and in his name they see in omens, advise scorn people .

In Stradzha characterize the same song and dance as well as Thracian area. They are richly ornamented , slow and horo . One of the best songs of rebels, many of whom are personal historical names found in the works of the Thracians . Here are the songs for Ince leader in Hadji Dimitar, good leader , Angel leader , brothers George and Nanyo leader , wolf leader , leader Rusi Captain Petko ( Kirjakov ) leader Dimitar Kalachliyata Peyo Buyukliyata , Zlatyu Kokarchoolu and many others. others.

Strandja costume resembles the Thracians.

Two-apron women's clothing is rich with embroidery mainly shirts in white and bolded kasacheta , dolaktanki and others. - At the tops of the wedges and the axillary parts and relatively less on foot of two coats . Fully belongs to the male -colored, and the female to sukman small izklyucheniya.Strandzhanska folklore region.

Ivan day

Name day today celebrating John Yoana Ivan , Ivanka , Ivalina , Ivalo, Ivaneta , vanilla, Ivelina , Vanya , Vanya , Kaloyan, Yovko , Yovka Ivaylo , Ivo , Ivona , Jean , Zhana , Jana .
According to popular belief St. John is the patron of kumstvoto and pobratimstvoto . The ritual bathing for health Yordanov day goes on and on St. John . In some areas of the country it is even more typical of this holiday . Throughout the ceremony is for the bride and groom , the action is performed by the best man or husband's brother . Therefore, the washing could be seen as an element of bridal customs, which closes the wide range of wedding rituals. This day single girls bathe , bathe and young men and same names . In southwestern Bulgaria bathe brides and little girls aged 1 year. The ritual bathing and includes swapping of gifts and visits and festive table. MPs for St. John as the patron of kumstvoto and pobratimstvoto sets visit in sponsors . Kumtsite wear bun , meat, wine. Make a common table .
St. John of the expiry of the period during which New Year walking masked bands . In some areas of the country carol king solemnly lead the fountain and bathe . Then he suits banquet attended and disguised as a bear bride and Arabs men. Finally all come out of the festive dance , which ends with the full cycle of the custom .

Jordan (Epiphany)

On this day, celebrate their name day: Dana, Bojan, Jordan, Mariya, Dancho, Boyan, Bogdan Bogdan Bogolyub, Bogolyuba, Bozhana

According to the Orthodox calendar feast day Yordanov celebrate the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist in the Jordan River . At the moment of baptism Sky " opens " and the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in the form of a dove from heaven and spread voice: " This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." Hence the name of the holiday.
On this day, wherever there is a body of water is the ritual throwing of the cross of the local church. After removal of the cross serves liturgy called Great ceremony . She updated the holy water in the temples . Each carries her home. It keeps disease and purifies the soul . Take care all year for hard times in the family, if a man shall lie sick. Yordanov day knead bread three ritual in which kneading enjoy the remainder of the old holy water. One is home , the second is for the guests , and the third is left at the gates of the house with copper wine for passersby. On iron object sender wrists burn from the previous Christmas , and ashes sprinkled with holy water and buried under a rose bush or ovoshka . Bring a church candle ignites "new " fire in the family incense iconostasis. There are laid and new Rozhdestvensky wrists . Evening of the day Yordanov is the third (and last ) Kadena night. It should be fast.
Of ritual washing and spraying water on Epiphany leave and customs associated with watering and wetting of all Incoming , regardless of the season .

Beliefs about Jordan

If Jordan weather is cold and dry - the year will be good and fertile. 
Freeze you thrown in the water cross the year will be healthy and fertile. 
It is believed that the one who pulled the cross from the water will be healthy and happy. 
The popular belief in the night of the Epiphany in the dead of night sky opens and everyone who sees it will receive from God what you want.