How Christmas is celebrated and celebrated in Bulgaria. Christmas traditions in Bulgaria
Rating: 8,2/10 (3611 votes)  Christmas, Bulgaria Koleda is the name of the Christmas holiday that takes place in Bulgaria from December 24 to 25. On Christmas Day, the whole family gathers at the table. The oldest man in the family must light the fire. To do this, an oak or pear log is thrown into the oven, which should burn all night. If the log burns with big sparks and fire, then the next year will be successful for the whole family. It is customary to serve an odd number of lean dishes - 7, 9 or 11. Boiled beans, pickled vegetables, nuts, pumpkin, honey, homemade bread, fresh fruit, banitsu and compote. Garlic must be present on the table, which protects from evil spirits and diseases. img src="/preload.png" data-src="/uploads/posts/2020-01/travel-image-53.png" alt="Image" /> Christmas bread Christmas bread here too has its own name"goddess", which is decorated with figurines made of dough, symbolizing fertility - an ear, grapes, sun, bee, and put a coin inside. The owner of the house during the feast raises the bread high above his head and pronounces wishes for peace and prosperity. after which the bread is broken and distributed to the participants of the feast. Whoever gets a coin will be rich and revered next year. The New Year in Bulgaria is celebrated in the same way as elsewhere - in the family circle at a large table. the Bulgarian feast is always very rich. Here and pork with sauerkraut, chops, turkey, rooster with rice, baklava, cakes and always fresh fruit. Alcoholic drinks: wine, champagne, rakia. Guests also exchange gifts to wish good luck and health in the new year.  Festive table There is a distinctive New Year's tradition in Bulgaria - on the first day of the new year, children walk with twigs decorated with red threads, coins or bells and read rhymes. We also recommend reading Rent a car in Austria Topic: How Christmas is celebrated and celebrated in Bulgaria. Christmas traditions in Bulgaria. |
