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 | Mar 8, 2024 | Bulgarian Art, Kickstarter, Rituals and Traditions
Kickstarter campaign update: Our Kickstarter campaign for Light Love Rituals is available now for preview. Please take a look and feel free to give us any feedback before we launch the campaign next month. Unlike other campaigns, we’re not offering digital rewards...
by Ronesa Aveela | Dec 1, 2023 | Books, Holidays, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore
December 6 is Nikulden, a festival in honor of St. Nicholas, the Wonderworker, the saint associated with Christmas. He’s the patron of children, fishermen, sailors, bankers, and merchants. He’s also considered to be in charge of controlling all water bodies and reigns...
by Ronesa Aveela | Sep 15, 2023 | art, Books, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore
The Firebird (Zhar-ptitsa) is a creature found in the wonder tale (volshebnaia skazka). She represents a rare treasure. Her eyes are crystals, and her feathers are silvery, golden, or orange-red and glow like embers. A single feather shines brighter than numerous...
by Ronesa Aveela | Sep 8, 2023 | Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore
Last week, we talked about Leshy’s “good” side. Although some people may think that pranking is not good, in these instances, Leshy didn’t do any real damage to anyone. He just had a good laugh. His “bad” side, however, was not always so humorous. First, let’s talk...