by Ronesa Aveela | Apr 18, 2025 | Books, Holidays, Kickstarter
This April, something special is happening – both Orthodox and Catholic Easter fall on the same day. Usually, my family celebrates them both, so this year, it’s only one celebration. This is a rare event, one that invites reflection, celebration, and the merging of...
by Ronesa Aveela | Apr 16, 2025 | Books, Bulgaria, Holidays, Kickstarter, Rituals and Traditions
Spring: A Time for Rebirth and Rituals in Bulgarian Folklore Spring is a season of rebirth, when nature awakens from its long winter slumber and bursts into life with color and energy. In Bulgaria, this season is not just a shift in the weather; it’s a time deeply...
by Ronesa Aveela | Feb 14, 2025 | Books, Bulgaria, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
Cursed Ring series by R.N. Aveela Greetings, everyone! We realize it’s been a while since we’ve posted. It’s not because we haven’t had anything to write about, but because we’ve been super busy working on a new project. Or more accurately, a revamp of an old project....
by Ronesa Aveela | Apr 12, 2024 | Artists, Books, Bulgaria, Bulgarian Art, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
It’s almost time for our Kickstarter campaign to start. Tuesday, April 16 is launch day for our special edition of our book Light Love Rituals. This is a special project. Light Love Rituals is more than a book—it’s a piece of my soul, a way to share my upbringing, my...
by Ronesa Aveela | Mar 29, 2024 | Books, Holidays, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
Easter is one of the most holy days in the Christian religion. For the western world, the holiday falls on this coming Sunday, March 31, but the Orthodox will celebrate it on May 5 this year. Bulgarians call the day Velikden, or “Great Day.” Rituals and beliefs about...
by Ronesa Aveela | Feb 2, 2024 | Artists, Books, Mythology and Folklore
February is the month of wine and roses, with Valentine’s Day celebrated on February 14. This day is also when Bulgarians celebrate Trifonovden, a day focused on vineyards. Many theories abound about the origins of winemaking. Scholars debate who first brought...
