by Ronesa Aveela | Jul 7, 2016 | Books, Bulgaria, History, Holidays, Mythology and Folklore
July 7, 2016 Prokopi Pchelar A well-known Bulgarian livelihood is beekeeping. It’s no wonder the country has a day, actually two, honoring beekeepers. On July 8, Prokopi Pchelar (pro-copy pchee-lar) or Procopius the Beekeeper, beekeepers perform rituals to entice bees...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jul 7, 2016 | Books, Bulgaria, Food, History, Holidays, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
July 7, 2016 Eniovden (Еньовден) is an old Bulgarian holiday, celebrated annually on June 24. It is believed that its roots lie in the Thracian tradition. There are many legends and beliefs about the mystical power of this day. A proverb states that an herbal remedy...