Traditional Bulgarian Christmas Greeting: Vesela Koleda
In Bulgaria, Christmas celebrations begin Dec. 20, a day called Ignazhden in honor of St. Ignatius, and run through Dec. 27. The season’s highlight is Christmas Eve with a feast of nine, 11, 13, or more vegetarian dishes! It is believed that the more bountiful the table, the more abundant the next harvest.
In Bulgaria, Christmas celebrations begin Dec. 20, a day called Ignazhden in honor of St. Ignatius, and run through Dec. 27. The season’s highlight is Christmas Eve with a feast of nine, 11, 13, or more vegetarian dishes! It is believed that the more bountiful the table, the more abundant the next harvest.