Jan 1 - New Years Day
Mar 3 - Liberation Day
Celebrate independence from Ottoman Rule: Mar 3, 1878 the Treaty of San Stefano was signed.
Apr 10 - Good Friday
Apr 13 - Orthodox Easter Monday
The symbol for Easter is the bright red colored egg and it is baked into a special bread. On Saturday the families bring their bread to church and offer it up to family, God, and other friends/relatives. The greeting "Christ is Risen" and the answer "Indeed he has risen" is repeated for 40 days after Pascha (Easter).
May 1 - Labour Day
May 6 - Saint George's Day/Army Day
A day where villagers celebrate when St. George came and slaughtered the dragon that was stealing away the sheets and lambs. A sacrifice of a lamb is made in every home on Gergyovden (St. George's Day).
Also the Army or Bravery Day. A parade in honor of the military is held.
May 24 - Culture and Literacy Day
Celebrates the Cyrillic Alphabet and the Bulgarian culture.
Sep 6 - Unification Day
Celebrates the unification of Bulgaria with Eastern Rumelia.
Sep 22 - Independence Day
The formal independence from the Ottoman Empire.
Nov 1 - Revival Leaders' Day
Dec 24 - Christmas Eve
Dec 25 - Christmas Day
Fasting and feasting is common during this holiday. Also is the baking of a loaf of bread with a small piece of silver inside. It is said that the one who finds the silver will have good luck.
Dec 26 - Second Day of Christmas
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