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Religion plays an important role in Bulgarian culture, and so do the religious holidays. In this lesson, we will learn about the main religious holidays celebrated in Bulgaria and the vocabulary associated with them.
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Common verbs & Countries Dyrzhavi Държави.
Easter - Великден (Velikden)
Easter is the biggest holiday in the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and is celebrated with great excitement and enthusiasm. The holiday usually falls in April, and it lasts for three days.
During the celebrations, Bulgarians decorate eggs in various ways, from colored to intricately patterned designs. The eggs are usually boiled and then painted in bright colors.
Table: Easter-related Vocabulary
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Великден | Velikden | Easter | курабийка | kurabiika | sweet Easter bread | козунак | kozunak | sweet Easter bread | яйце | yaitse | egg | боядисване на яйца | boyadisvane na yaitza | egg dyeing | цветници | tsvetnitsi | Palm Sunday (the Sunday before Easter) | Гергьовден | Gergyovden | St. George's Day (also celebrated during Easter)
Can you recognize the word "курабийка" from the lesson on Bulgarian cuisine? The sweet Easter bread shares the same name as the typical Bulgarian bread. Christmas - Коледа (Koleda)Christmas in Bulgaria is celebrated on December 25th. In Bulgarian tradition, the night before Christmas is called Budni Vecher (Бъдни вечер) and is a time for family to gather, share a special meal and tell stories. Table: Christmas-related Vocabulary
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