Bulgarian customs
Dimitrovden: Celebrating St. Demetrius, the Arrival of Winter, and Rich Bulgarian Traditions
On October 26, Dimitrovden, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Demetrius the Myrrh-Streamer of Thessaloniki. According to Bulgarian folk traditions, this day marks the end of autumn and the start of winter, as reflected in an old saying: "St. George brings summer, while St.
Bulgaria's Colorful Tradition: Unraveling the Mysteries of Baba Marta and the Martenitsa
On March 1, Bulgarians celebrate Baba Marta - one of the most beloved Bulgarian traditions, preserved to this day. We associate the holiday with the symbolic beginning of spring and the renewal of nature. On this day, everyone presents their loved ones with martenitsi - special ornaments made of white and red yarn. They are a symbol of health, luck and strength during the year.
March 1: Baba Marta Enters the Scene, Brings Spring Along
On the 1st of March Bulgarian people celebrate a centuries-old traditional holiday called the day of Baba Marta (or Grandma March), related to welcoming the approaching spring.