by Ronesa Aveela | Dec 8, 2019 | Books, Bulgaria, Events, History, Holidays
Christmas is a special time for many people. The holiday can be chaotic and has become one of the most commercialized days of the year. Yet, still, it’s a holy day for many people, despite the fact that the stresses of the season take over. We talk about this...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jan 19, 2019 | Books, Bulgaria, Entertainment, Events, Food, History, Holidays, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
January 19, 2019 Why is understanding culture important? If you take away all the national pride, political agendas, and religious (not spiritual) dogmas, you have the core of who we are. Not that these ideals are wrong when properly understood and implemented, but...
by Ronesa Aveela | Dec 24, 2018 | Affiliations, Authors, Books, Entertainment, Food, History, Holidays, Marketing and Promotion, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
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by Ronesa Aveela | Dec 14, 2018 | Books, Bulgaria, Holidays, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
December 14, 2018 Did you know St. Nick (more formerly known as Saint Nicholas or Saint Nikolas) had a name day? This is not the Santa Claus version you are familiar with, but the saint from long ago. If you’re unfamiliar with the term “name day,”...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jun 17, 2017 | Books, Bulgaria, Holidays, Rituals and Traditions
June 17, 2017 On June 24th people wake early in the morning to try to catch a glimpse of the flickering sun as it turns three times. Any water that the sun has touched, including dew on grass, acquires healing power. If people see the sun dance, they then bathe in...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jan 1, 2017 | Books, Bulgaria, History, Holidays, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
January 1, 2017 The kukeri celebration is one of the oldest surviving traditions that can be traced back to Dionysian rites, symbolizing life, death, and rebirth. Men initiated rituals when spirits threatened the Sun’s rebirth. The kukeri continued the practices into...
