Bulgarian New Year’s customs

Customs of the Bulgarian New Year

What are the customs of the Bulgarian New Year? Some Bulgarian customs are very interesting. For example, during the New Year, that is, at twelve o'clock on New Year's Eve, they need to turn off all the lights for about three minutes, and then turn them back on, which means seeing the light again. In addition, during the New Year's Day meal, if someone sneezes at this time, it is said that it will bring happiness to the whole family.

In addition, let me popularize the Bulgarian dining etiquette:

1. If you are visiting the host’s house, bring a bouquet of flowers, some candies or a bottle of wine, and bring some gifts. It will appear more polite. Bread and scones are the staple food of Bulgarians. They like to eat Soviet-style Western food very much. The taste is relatively strong, and they like to eat spicy and greasy food. Many people like to stew, braise, and fry. I also like Chinese food very much when cooking Lai dishes such as , grilling and so on.

2. Bulgarians like to eat snacks and drink kefir for breakfast. They don’t eat very much for lunch. They don’t like to drink soup during meals, but the portions of dishes should be sufficient. At dinner, they don’t eat a lot. Drink black tea often.

3. Bulgarian food is greatly influenced by Turkey and will be more in line with Chinese tastes. Generally speaking, for us, Bulgarian food will be more delicious than the general European diet. It’s more delicious and more affordable in terms of price.