Junii Brașoveni, Junii Brașovului or Junii from Șcheii Brașovului is a group of riders from Șcheii Brașovului, today having only a ceremonial function, which, every year, parades on horseback through the streets of Brașov. Their celebration, according to some sources, would represent a series of traditions and customs that combine pre-Christian practices with Christian manifestations …
On the day of the baptism, the child is dressed from home by the parents, prepared and given to the godparents. Godparents have an important role on the day of baptism, they take the child from home and bring him only after the baptism service. In the old days, parents didn’t even go to church, …
Among the Muslims in Bulgaria, St. George’s Day is celebrated under the name Hadarellez. It is a spring holiday and is considered the beginning of summer. It is dedicated to two Muslim saints – Hadr and Iliyaz – patrons of people, animals and fertility. According to Islamic legends, Saint Hadr is revered as a supernatural …
Lazarov Day or Lazarov Saturday is always celebrated on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, on the eighth day before Easter. The holiday is celebrated in honor of Saint Lazarus, the defender of Christianity. The holiday brings a spring mood and is eagerly awaited. In the Bulgarian tradition, “Lazarovden” (Lazarov Day) is a celebration of the …
