If you are planning to spend the winter holidays in Bulgaria, you will witness two of the most beloved customs – “#koleduvane” and “#survakane”. The former happens on #Christmas #Eve when a group of young boys, called “#koledari”, go door to door and sing songs for wealth, health and happiness in exchange for coins, specially baked #pretzels and other treats.
“Survakane” plays an important role in welcoming in the New Year. This custom starts in the early morning on the 1st of January, when groups of young children go to their friends’ and relatives’ houses and use the richly decorated wooden stick “#survachka” to lightly hit them on the back, whilst saying or singing a special poem with wishes for health and wealth. In exchange the owner of the house gives them some money and treats.
“Survakane” plays an important role in welcoming in the New Year. This custom starts in the early morning on the 1st of January, when groups of young children go to their friends’ and relatives’ houses and use the richly decorated wooden stick “#survachka” to lightly hit them on the back, whilst saying or singing a special poem with wishes for health and wealth. In exchange the owner of the house gives them some money and treats.
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