13 Unusual Bulgarian traditions

With a millennial history and a wealth of cultural influences from East and West, it is to be expected that Bulgaria has its unique set of authentic traditions and customs. Traditions are important for every nation. They are the part of the culture of every country that makes it different from the others. However, a whole lot of Bulgarian customs and traditions are completely weird and even bizarre. Many of them originate from pagan times or have Christian roots, and have been strictly followed for centuries.