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Trifon Zarezan, Bulgaria’s Wine Holiday

By Magda on 30 January 2010 in Culture, Holidays, Tradition

On 1 February, the Orthodox Church honours Saint Trifon, a healer who was glorified by the miracles he performed. However, this national wine holiday is also celebrated on 14 February according to old customs, which just happens to be Valentine’s Day as well.

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Celebrate Ivanovden On 7 January

By Magda on 30 December 2009 in Culture, Holidays, Tradition

On 7 January, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates the day of Saint John the Baptist, who baptised Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.

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Koledaria – Bulgaria’s First Christmas Market

By Magda on 30 November 2009 in Culture, Holidays, News, What's On

Koledaria is the first-ever Bulgarian Christmas and New Year’s market. It runs from 30 Nov to 7 Jan in the park at Eagle Bridge, across from Sofia University.

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What’s On Around Bulgaria: Christmas Salsa Ball & Party

By Magda on 29 November 2009 in Culture, Holidays, Life, Music, News, What's On

BG Salsa Fiesta is hosting a Christmas Salsa Ball & Party on 12 December in Sofia.

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What’s On Around Bulgaria: The IWC Annual Charity Bazaar

By Magda on 29 November 2009 in Life, News, Tradition, What's On

The International Women’s Club of Sofia is hosting its 15th Annual Charity Bazaar at Inter Expo Center Sofia on Sunday, 6 December 2009.

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It’s Beaujolais Nouveau Time!

By admin on 16 November 2009 in Culture, Wine

According to French tradition, wine lovers around the world set aside the third Thursday of November each year to celebrate the release of the new vintage Beaujolais Nouveau.

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