One of the unforgettable experiences created by Bulgaria's only open-air ethnographic museum "Etar" near the town of Gabrovo is the school for “koledari” (carolers). The initiative, which started in 2017, is similar to the established..
Santa Claus will stop by today at the capital's "Christmas Vitosha Fest" in the pedestrian zone in front of the National History Museum. In addition to enjoying the white-bearded old man and his assistants, children will also be able to watch a puppet..
The charity initiative "Koleda za Baba" (“Christmas for Grandma”) was launched three years ago and it keeps gaining more and more attention and inspiring hundreds of Bulgarian children who want to give some joy and warmth to the..
Hardly anywhere else in Europe is Christmas more lavish, more colorful and tastier! When the end of the year comes, the Austrian capital Vienna shines with thousands of lights on its decorated parks and gardens, and the smell of cinnamon, honey..
There is no correct date to put up the Christmas tree, but in Bulgaria it is customary to do it on December 6 - the day of St. Nicholas. And, of course, there's nothing better than decorating the tree with handmade ornaments, especially if..
December 4 is the church holiday of the Holy Great Martyr Barbara, celebrated by both Orthodoxy and Catholicism . Barbara was a girl from a noble family, beheaded for her Christian faith at the beginning of the 4th century. There is a belief that..
An exhibition of glass Christmas toys will be opened in the Czech Centre in Sofia on December 6 . The exhibition is entitled "The design of Christmas?!" and tells a kind of tale about the history of Christmas decoration, presenting a selection of..
A Christmas present for lovers of the bizarre shapes of minerals and precious stones is offered by the Earth and Man Museum in Sofia . In its central lobby, visitors can enjoy a special exhibition with the participation of dozens of companies and..
The festive mood is now everywhere. In many cities the Christmas trees have already been lit, while festive bazaars attract visitors with beautiful souvenirs, appetizing dishes and aromatic mulled wine. These days in the capital city of Sofia one..
Today in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev will announce the beginning of the 20th anniversary edition of the Bulgarian Christmas charity initiative. It is held under the patronage of the Bulgarian head of state and supports children in..
