When is bulgarian easter

Some of these beliefs are:. On Easter Sunday, everyone selects an egg that they believe looks strongest. They then use it to try and smash the eggs of their "opponents". The person who is left with an unbroken egg after this is proclaimed the winner; that is, it is believed that they will be lucky and healthy throughout the year. As most occasions in Bulgaria are celebrated, Easter Sunday is marked with a large feast. Among many other dishes, this feast consists of a roasted lamb to break the day fast and a sweet bread that is typically filled with jam.

Overall, this "Great Day" is one that carries tremendous importance in Bulgaria. When we think of Easter, we recall the smell of homecooked food and the sight of beautifully coloured eggs. Most importantly, however, we think of our family and friends laughing and celebrating together. The initiative will now benefit in a new way from a collaboration with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.

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Book online at a bargain rate and celebrate Easter holiday in Bulgaria! Easter traditions in Bulgaria are a derivative of the Eastern Orthodox Church rituals.

As the Bulgarian name implies "Velikden" Great Day , Easter is one of the most significant holidays in the Bulgarian calendar and starting with Palm Sunday, the holy week leads up to the Great Day. In tune with worldwide Orthodox traditions, bright red colored eggs and Easter breads known as "kozunak" are the prominent symbols of Easter in Bulgaria.

At midnight on the Saturday before Easter Sunday, people gather at the church with red painted eggs and bread. The priest proclaims three times "Christos voskrese" Christ has risen and the congregation replies "Vo istina voskrese" Indeed he has risen. After a special sequence of services, the clergy blesses the breads and eggs brought by the people. Then the priest lights a candle and passes the flame to the crowds who share it with each other wishing for health and happiness.

The candles are silently brought home. This tradition is still kept today. Every Easter at midnight the churches gather a crowd of people with candles and painted eggs. After Saturday midnight, the egg fights begin. If you plan to visit Bulgaria Kozunak is one of the delicacies you have to try.

The sugary yellow bread is sold year round in most Bulgarian bakeries. But if you feel like baking something new, here is a good recipe for it.

Kozunak and Easter Eggs — Bulgarian sweet bread recipe. Sieve the flour in a deep bowl. In a separate bowl beat together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest and rum. Warm the milk until it is hot to the touch. Crumble the yeast in it with a pinch of salt, 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp flour. Set aside. Make a well in the flour and pour in the egg mixture and the yeasty milk. Depending on the type flour you might need to add a bit flour or water to make the right consistency.

Melt the butter.