#orthodox easter
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.
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.
Culture
Lazaruvane: Bulgaria's Spring Ritual of Song and Blossom
Every Lazarus Saturday, young Bulgarian girls known as lazarki dress in traditional costume and visit homes, singing songs that bless families with health and fertility.