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Name days

Yordanov Day

Today the Bulgarians celebrate Yordanov den (St. Jordan' day). According to Christianity this day is devoted to the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River and is one of the greatest and solemn of the calendar of saints’. It is a day of enlightenment and light and is celebrated by vodosvet -water is sanctified and after the ritual the priest throws the cross in the river or the sea. The men at the bridge dive after the cross to draw it out from the cold water. It is believed that if the cross freezes in the water the year will be fertile and the people will be healthy.
The feast is a name-day for those called Yordan, Yordanka, Yovo, Boyko, Boyan, Nayden and etc.
"The grace of God our Savior has appeared to all men" (Tit.,
2:11).

The name “Ivan” comes from Old-Bulgarian and means “God is merciful”. Ivanovden (Ivan’s Day) is a religious holiday celebrated in honor of St Yoan Krastitel (John the Baptist).

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St. Andrew's Day

The first winter holiday is 30th of November - St. Andrew's day. He was the first among the Apostles that followed Christ.

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St Varvara

St. Varvara is celebrated on 4th of December. She is the protector from disease and especially the smallpox. On this day Bulgarian women avoid work. The lunch they prepare is similar as the St Andrew's day, but they sweetened the dishes with honey.