: Groups of young men (carolers) dressed in traditional folk costumes, wearing hats decorated with popcorn and crane-box.
in Bulgaria with unique Koleda variations (like Straldja). Traditional recipes for Koleda ritual breads. Folk song lyrics translated from the Koleduvane tradition. byala_koleda
In Slavic mythology, (or Koleda) was a deity representing the infant sun born during the winter solstice. Ancient Slavs believed that during this time, the veil between the world of spirits and mortals was thinnest. Rituals were performed to: Scare away demons using elaborate homemade costumes. Bless households for a fertile and prosperous year ahead. : Groups of young men (carolers) dressed in
: In many Bulgarian regions, a primary ritual is the traditional slaughter of a pig, providing the main feast for the holiday. Folk song lyrics translated from the Koleduvane tradition
: They go from house to house singing carols that are believed to chase away evil spirits and bring health to the family.
The heart of a "White Christmas" in Bulgaria is the , a ritual that begins at midnight on Christmas Eve.
