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Colourful dyed Easter eggs and a braided kozunak bread on a rustic wooden table
Lifestyle

A Guide to Bulgarian Easter: Dyed Eggs, Kozunak and the Traditions That Make It Special

From the first red egg to the sweet braided bread, Easter in Bulgaria is a celebration of colour, family and centuries-old customs.
A braided sweet bread loaf with a golden crust, studded with raisins, on a wooden board.
Food & Drink

Kozunak: Bulgaria's Sweet Easter Bread and Its Traditions

Kozunak is Bulgaria's beloved sweet bread, traditionally baked for Easter but enjoyed year-round. Discover its rich, fluffy texture, aromatic spices, and the customs that make it a festive centrepiece.
Red dyed Easter eggs in a basket
Culture

Velikden: Bulgaria's Easter Traditions of Red Eggs, Kozunak and Candlelight

From dyeing the first egg red on Maundy Thursday to sharing kozunak after the midnight service, Bulgaria's Easter customs are rooted in Orthodox tradition and family ritual.