The Vasil`s Day

Made by Kristian Hristov

The Vasil`s Day puts the begining of the New Year.This holiday is also called "Survaki" because of the bulgarian

custom survakane.

Traditions and Customs on Vasil`s Day

Housewifes gift the survakari with buns, dried fruits, petty cash and tuck. The survakari have to exorcise the unclean powers, which raging during the "dirty" days and to protect people from them.

In the national calendar the Vasil`s Day is called Survaki because of the custom survakane. By the tradition the

children go round the houses and with cornel twigs wish health and prosperity to house farmers.

If the walnut nuts are large and strong, then the family will be healthy.

If someone sneezes, it is accepted as a good sign and his name is given to the first born pet in spring.

Beliefs and Predictions