HOLIDAYS OF THE BULGARIANS IN MYTHS AND LEGENDS - traditional folklore rites

ISBN 954-9308-13-8
Printed in: Sofia 2004, by Bulgarian Bestseller- National Museum of Bulgarian Books and Polygraphy, 2nd revised edition
Author: Nikolay Nikov
Pages: 96 pp. paper back/ super jacket, large format 60 cm x 90 cm (23.6'' x 35.4'')
Language: Text in English. Available also in German, French, Russian and Bulgarian.
Photos: Richly illustrated

Have you ever asked yourself the question how Bulgarians celebrate Christmas, New Year's Eve, St George's and St Nicholas's Day as well as other specifically Bulgarian holidays? Did you know that names are very important in Bulgarian culture and Bulgarians go to their friends' name days without having to be invited beforehand? Are you familiar with the customs related to Palm Sunday, Lazaruvane, Martenitza, Kukeri and Nestinari (fire dances)?
This is the book that will answer your questions and inform you about other interesting folk practices and customs typical for traditional Bulgarian culture.This is the book you should bring as a present to your friends and family. Getting familiar with a foreign culture makes one a richer and happier person, don't you think?