Expect ... Bulgarian Easter

The Celebrations in my country are a unique blend of Eastern Orthodox and pagan traditions.


And when Western Christians celebrate Easter, we have two celebration, sassociated with spring awakening of nature and dreams of getting married at the girls ... Lazarovden (Lazarus Saturday) and Cwetnica (Palm Sunday).

Lazarki from village Gabra, Bulgaria

Cwetnica (Palm Sunday) is a celebration of those who bear the name of a flower :)

Architectural-Ethnographic Complex "Ether"

And after all this ... expect Easter!

Knit Pillow Apple Green Embroidery 12x16 inch
http://www.etsy.com/listing/95809780/knit-pillow-case-apple-green-embroidery

Custom Knit Sweater Inspired by vintage
http://www.etsy.com/listing/95370230/custom-knit

Vintage Postcard from Czechoslovakia
http://www.etsy.com/listing/95405383/buy-2-get-1-free-vintage

For St. Patrick's Day ... with a smile from Bulgaria

A great summer celebration in Bulgaria - Ilinden, a small village in the Rhodope Mountains - Gela ...

... phenomenon " One hundred bagpipes"

Enjoy! 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft9qUcu1mvU&feature=related


Only Bulgaria, Irish and Scottish bagpipes play ... God knows why?!

A Bulgarian with kabagayda 

and ... an Irishman with Uilleann pipes

Soon the Irish around the world will celebrate St. Patrick's Day! 
And ... start from scratch :)
A spring celebration in Ireland - St. Patrick's Day, a small village Dripsey in County Cork ...

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... and a Guinness record!

The shortest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world. The parade lasts just 100 yards and travels between the village's two pubs :) 

And in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, a few suggestions for gifts

Vintage crochet doily
http://www.etsy.com/listing/66968644/buy-2-get-1-free-vintage-approximately

Crochet necklace with dark flower brooch
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80445223/crochet-necklace-dark-flower-brooch

Lace knit shawl mohair in green
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81443600/on-sale-lace-knit-shawl-mohair