by Ronesa Aveela | Mar 13, 2026 | Holidays, Mythology and Folklore
From the Irish Leprechaun to the Slavic Raskovnik Every year around Saint Patrick’s Day, the world fills with symbols of luck: four-leaf clovers, pots of gold, and mischievous fairies guarding secret treasure. But the idea of luck revealing hidden riches isn’t unique...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jan 30, 2026 | Holidays, Mythology and Folklore
When Winter Turns Its Back As Groundhog Day approaches in the West, many people watch closely for signs that winter is loosening its grip. In Bulgaria, however, this moment of seasonal suspense has long had a different name and a different figure at its center....
by Ronesa Aveela | Oct 24, 2025 | herbs, Holidays, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore
October 26 – Dimitrovden As the fields grow quiet and the air turns sharp with the promise of frost, Bulgarians celebrate Dimitrovden, the Day of St. Demetrius, on October 26. It marks the turning of the year, the time when summer’s fire fades and winter’s breath...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jun 20, 2025 | Authors, herbs, Holidays, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
It’s June. My favorite month. In the northern hemisphere. it’s time to celebrate the Summer Solstice. The air is filled with enchantment. The days are long, warm, and perfumed with the scent of lavender. Jasmine and roses in my garden are overflowing with blossoms,...
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...
