Regardless of whether we believe in the power of words we say, all holidays are still accompanied with certain wishes. Traditional or made up for certain occasion, we say wishes for sound health, longevity, happiness and luck, especially when..
The Christmas tree is what brings families together in holiday season. Some of the most beautiful toys for the Christmas tree are made of glass. They were especially popular in this country 30-40 years ago, but are so beautiful that..
Part of the magic of Christmas are the rituals we keep in the family tradition and which we remember every year. For many of us, this is a special moment, especially now that our lives are taking on a different shape as a result of the pandemic and..
The Nativity of Jesus Christ or Christmas is the most beloved and long-awaited holiday by young and old alike. Similar to other holidays in Bulgaria, it is full of rites and rituals, some of which are rooted centuries ago. On the eve of..
Bulgarians still hang at least one new toy from their Christmas trees every year in the belief that it will bring them luck and health. But to begin with, Bulgarians decorated the trees with apples, walnuts, popcorn and home-made..
In the Bulgarian folk calendar the same date is dedicated to Ignazhden (the day of St. Ignatius). On Ignazhden the transition to the new year begins. The day is full of prohibitions, divinations and rituals that should attract good forces..
The self-taught master woodcarver Marin Petkov has created a house which attracts guests from near and far. It is entirely made in the style of the Bulgarian National Revival period. Marin dedicated the last 16 years of his life to turning his..
Today, the line between art and craft is increasingly invisible. With the advancement of technology, craftsmen become increasingly inventive and take an innovative approach to their craft work. It is the innovation in the work that maintains..
The Feast of Saint Nicholas or Nikulden as it is known in Bulgaria is one of the biggest and most revered holidays in this country. December 6 is the date on which the Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Nicholas the..
The Boyana Church of “St. Nicholas and St. Panteleimon” is a real jewel at the foot of Vitosha Mountain. The church was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List 41 years ago. Preserving unique pre-Renaissance frescoes for 761 years, the..
In “Bulgaria Today” on 24 April we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Dr. Stayko Staykov lays the foundations of..
The Bulgarian Parliament has finally postponed the liberalisation of the energy market for one year, starting from 1 July. The decision was taken with..
Bulgaria will assist Ukraine in the process of rebuilding its energy infrastructure. This was announced after a meeting between Bulgaria’s Energy..
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