Christmas in Bulgaria
Wednesday September 09th 2009, 4:24
By Ευαγγελία Σαρίγκολη | Filed under: Γενικά

BACK TO CHRISTMAS EVE TRADITIONS !

Our 3rd graders gave a fabulous performance reviving Bulgarian Christmas customs. Parents took an active part in it!

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  surva4ka1.jpgSurvachka – a symbol of health, longevity and prosperity! An expression of diligence and holiday mood!

It’s made of a branch of a cornell tree. The decoration is highly varied – seeds, wool, walnuts, ring-shaped buns, apples, raisins, prunes, dried peppers, beans, strings of popcorn.

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 The Survakari “bring kind tidings”-say wishes for health and wealth while tapping both the young and the old.

 And bless them: “Surva, vesela godina! Do godina, do amina!”        

That means: ” Happy, healthy and Merry New Year! God bless you till next year and forever!”





     
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