by Ronesa Aveela | Jun 23, 2021 | Books, Bulgaria, Bulgarian Art, History, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
We knew little about the ancient Thracians when we started to work on Mystical Emona: Soul’s Journey, our debut novel. When people mention Thrace, the only heroes who readily come to mind are Hercules, Orpheus, and Spartacus – if even those. But Thrace has a vast...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jun 14, 2021 | Bulgaria, Bulgarian Art, Rituals and Traditions
Everyone has their own path. Like ants, we hurry and wander and look for something. As Grandma used to say, we spend our whole lives building our home and family. The paths of our life are like Bulgarian embroidery; they wind like a beautiful Bulgarian horo dance and...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jun 11, 2021 | Bulgaria, Bulgarian Art, Events, History, Holidays, Rituals and Traditions
As summer in the northern hemisphere approaches, life begins to return to normal. Stores and restaurants are re-opening, and those fully vaccinated are told they don’t have to wear masks. Many of us who paused our vacation and travel plans are now eager to explore the...
by Ronesa Aveela | May 29, 2021 | Books, Bulgaria, Bulgarian Art, Entertainment, Food, Holidays, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
Learning about your heritage and preserving your traditions in your own family is a great way to teach your children about the family’s cultural and religious history and to add to their personal identity. Observing, preserving, and creating new traditions are ways of...
by Ronesa Aveela | May 14, 2021 | Books, Bulgaria, Bulgarian Art, Mythology and Folklore
May 6 was St. George’s Day for Bulgarians (April 23 for some other nationalities). If you’re like most people, the first thing you’ll think about when you hear that name is that he slew dragons, since that’s how he’s often portrayed in art. Like many other dragon...
by Ronesa Aveela | Feb 12, 2021 | Books, Bulgaria, Bulgarian Art, Eastern Europe, Mythology and Folklore
Did you know that people once believed (and may still believe) that comets streaking across the sky were dragons? It could be a dragon hurrying to visit his beloved. He flies down through the fireplace chimney before he changes into human form to meet her. Since...
