Tag: tradition
Sneezing Around the World: How Different Cultures Respond (Infographic)
A sneeze can be a satisfying split second, for many. And just like a sneeze is an involuntary reflex by our body, sneezing around the world is often responded to by a similarly reflexive reply. Here's a great infographic on customary replies to sneezing around the world.
5 Weird Wedding Traditions from Around the World
We all know the famous ones like carrying the bride across the threshold. But here are some weird wedding traditions from around the world.
Eniovden: Bulgarian Midsummer & St. John’s Eve
Eniovden (sometimes called Enyovden or Saint John's Eve) is a Bulgarian summer holiday that is celebrated annually on 24th June, during Midsummer.
4 Amazing October Festivals & Traditions from Around the World
We're all probably familiar with Oktoberfest and Halloween as October's top holidays; here are four other amazing October festivals from around the world.
Vintner’s Bush: One of the Oldest European Traditions
Vintner’s Bush has many forms and can be found in almost all European countries; it is one of the oldest traditions in Europe.
Amazing Birthday Celebrations from Around the World
Planning your birthday party or someone else's and need some inspiration? Check out these amazing birthday celebrations from cultures around the world.
Petrovden, the Day of St. Peter and Pavel
Petrovden is a famous name day in Bulgaria, celebrated annually on 29th June; it is widely-celebrated, as it is the day of St. Peter and St. Pavel.
Bread in Bulgaria: Meaning, Symbols, Traditions & Superstitions
Bread in Bulgaria has a special place in their culture and history, and in this post, we look at just how important this staple is to the Bulgarian people.
Babinden, Bulgaria’s Midwife’s Day
Babinden, Midwife’s Day in Bulgaria, is a holiday that’s been celebrated for many years to honor the midwives who helped with home births.
Koleduvane: A Bulgarian Christmas Tradition
Bulgarians have some great traditions, and the pre-Christmas Koleduvane is certainly one of them, a mix of pagan rituals and Christian symbols.
