One of the unforgettable experiences created by Bulgaria's only open-air ethnographic museum "Etar" near the town of Gabrovo is the school for “koledari” (carolers). The initiative, which started in 2017, is similar to the established..
On December 20, we pay homage to the holy martyr Ignatius the God-bearer. According to the holy books, Ignatius was the child mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew. The evangelist describes the dispute between Christ's apostles about who among them..
Welcome to “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, December 20. A summary of the leading news stories today and weather report for tomorrow first. Then, what’s the future of a small Bulgarian hospital in the town of Radnevo -between private enterprise and a..
People should not work on Ignazhden and it is not even good to leave home. Of course, most of us can't observe this folk tradition these days, but if we look at the other prohibitions involved in the observance of this feast in Bulgaria, they are..
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..
Ignazhden, St. Ignatius day is a Christian Orthodox as well as a traditional feast day which falls on 20 December. In the liturgical calendar, this is a date commemorating Holy Hieromartyr Ignatius the Godbearer. He is said to be the child God..
