Obligatory traditions of the holiday are decorating the Christmas tree, which is considered a symbol of life and rebirth; giving gifts - a symbol of generosity and joy; singing carols - to wish health and joy to people.
Christmas in Bulgaria is called Koleda and begins to be celebrated on the night of December 24-25. On the eve of Christmasnightand(B'dni veche) x the housewife prepares an odd number of Lenten dishes, bakes Christmas bread, and the whole family gathers at the table. The head of the family raises the bread high above his head and pronounces wishes for peace and prosperity. Then the bread is broken and distributed to all present. It is also a Christmas tradition to sing Christmas carols. Boys and young men dressed in festive attire, sing Christmas songs praising the birth of Christ-God. With carols children enter the homes of relatives and friends, congratulate the owners of the house on Christmas, and in gratitude receive treats and small money. The gifts collected during caroling are divided in half. With one half the carolers feast and have fun, the other half they sell, and the proceeds are donated to a school, library or community center
December 25, the celebration continues, again the family gathers around the table, but the table is already dominated by meat dishes, banitsa with onions and minced meat, fried pork with stewed cabbage, p Christmas cookies with honey.
New Year in Bulgaria is always celebrated noisily and cheerfully. On the central squares of towns and villages there are concerts, fairs, national Bulgarian food and drinks are sold. On the first day of the new year children come out on the streets with survaknitsa - tree branches decorated with white and red threads, bells and coins, and read poems-blessings. New Year is a time to analyze mistakes and plan your actions for the next year. Many people give New Year's socials and try to fulfill them during the next year.
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