New Year’s traditions in Bulgaria

Last week, I published a little piece where I talked about the quirky traditions that Bulgarians follow on Christmas Eve. Here, I continue with inside information about the next big festive occasion — New Year’s Eve.

New Year’s Eve is pretty huge in Bulgaria. The holiday is perceived as the third opportunity for a new beginning in the year. You may start scratching your head in confusion here, since New Year’s Eve is literally the beginning of a year. However, the counting begins on a religious holiday called Ignadzden. It takes place on 20th December and is believed to…