Palm Sunday in Bulgaria, also called Tsvetnitsa or Vrabnitsa, is a major Christian celebration with many fascinating traditions. In this article, you’ll learn about the significance of Palm Sunday for believers, look at how Bulgarians celebrate it, and gain some relevant Bulgarian vocabulary. Let’s get started! 1. What is Palm Sunday? On Palm Sunday, Christians celebrate Влизането на Иисус в Йерусалим (Vlizaneto na Iisus v Yerusalim), or "Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem." According to the Bible, Jesus entered Jerusalem exactly one week before his Resurrection. Upon Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, a crowd of believers greeted him and threw palm sprigs at his feet. On Palm Sunday, Bulgarians also celebrate the name day for anyone... Show more

In Bulgaria, Baba Marta Day (also called Grandma March Day) is a unique holiday associated with the beginning of spring, and can last all through the month of March. At its center is the mythical Baba Marta Bulgarian folktale character, who personifies every aspect of the month of March. In this article, you’ll learn all about Baba Marta Day, the character behind it, and the most common traditions for the Baba Marta Bulgaria holiday. Are you ready? Let’s get started! 1. What is Grandma March Day? Baba Marta (Granny March Day) is a feast associated with the coming of spring and the mythical figure of Baba Marta. According to the Baba Marta legend, she is the sister of two other characters, named Big Sechko and Little... Show more

You probably already know a lot of basic Bulgarian words. However, to connect them properly in a sentence, you need to learn more about different Bulgarian conjunctions. They enable you to learn bulgarian words, phrases, and clauses in order to form grammatically correct sentences. BulgarianPod101 not only reveals the most common types of Bulgarian conjunctions in this guide, but has also added examples to show you how to use them and help you transform your own thoughts into understandable sentences using Bulgarian conjunctions like "and," "or," "but," to name a few. But that’s not all. To help you memorize the most common Bulgarian conjunctions  easier, we prepared some practical Bulgarian conjunctions exercises. There is no more... Show more

The Day of Epiphany is a Christian holiday on which people celebrate the epiphany of the триединен Бог (triedinen Bog), or "triune God." In this article, you’ll learn more about how Christians view the Epiphany holiday, and more specifically, how Bulgarians celebrate Epiphany. At BulgarianPod101.com, we always aim to ensure that your language-learning journey is both fun and informative—starting with this article on Epiphany! Bulgarian customs may just surprise you. ;) Let’s get started. 1. What is Epiphany? Epiphany is a very old holiday. According to the Orthodox Church, this is the day Jesus Christ was baptized in the River Jordan. Thus the holiday is also called "Baptism of the Lord." The name Bogoyavlenie is formed by... Show more

Did you know there are many different types of calendars? As you probably know - a calendar is a system of organizing days in weeks and months for specific purposes, according to Wikipedia. Worldwide, most countries use the Gregorian calendar. Some just work on the same framework, meaning that time is divided into units based on the earth's movement around the sun - the "solar calendar". Other calendars keep time by observing the moon's movements, a combination of the moon and the sun's movements, and seasons. Through BulgarianPod101, you can learn all about this and so much more! Our themed, culturally relevant lessons are skillfully designed so you can do your planning perfectly for a holiday or a date. Having a good plan for a... Show more

Did you know that only some reptiles and birds don't parent their offspring? Except for crocodiles, all reptiles (and one family of bird species called megapodes) hatch from eggs and grow up alone, without any family. The rest of us need family if we are to survive and thrive - humans and animals alike! At BulgarianPod101, we know how important family is. Therefore, we take care to teach you all the important vocabulary and phrases pertaining to family. Table of Contents Why Is It Important to Know Bulgarian Vocabulary about Family? Learn a New Culture? Learn its Family Vocab first How BulgarianPod101 Can Help You Learn Bulgarian Family Terms 1. Why Is It Important to Know Bulgarian Vocabulary about Family? Well, if... Show more

You're learning to speak Bulgarian, and it's going well. Your confidence is growing! So much so that you feel ready to share your experiences on social media—in Bulgarian. At Learn Bulgarian, we make this easy for you to get it right the first time. Post like a boss with these phrases and guidelines, and get to practice your Bulgarian in the process. 1. Talking about Your Restaurant Visit in Bulgarian Eating out is fun, and often an experience you'd like to share. Take a pic, and start a conversation on social media in Bulgarian. Your friend will be amazed by your language skills...and perhaps your taste in restaurants! Kamen eats at a restaurant with his friends, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment: POST Let's break... Show more

There is a special holiday in Bulgaria dedicated to the national revival leaders. These leaders of the Bulgarian people are bookmen and revolutionaries; people who through the different periods of time had helped with the enlightenment of the Bulgarian people. In this article, you’ll learn about Revival Leaders’ Day (sometimes called National Revival Day) and how Bulgarians celebrate. Further, we’ll provide you with some information on those involved in the Bulgarian national revival. At BulgarianPod101.com, we hope to make every aspect of your learning journey both fun and informative! 1. What is Revival Leaders’ Day? The Day of the Bulgarian National Revival Leaders is a public holiday, celebrated annually with... Show more

Internet slang is a relatively new way of communication that was first registered in the so-called Jargon File by Raphael Finkel in 1975. He recorded some of the most popular English slang phrases that are still in use, such as:  BTW - By the wayTHX - ThanksFYI - For your information But if you’re interested in learning about Bulgarian internet slang, then this guide from BulgarianPod101 is just for you! The information in this article will help you… ...text your Bulgarian friends using the slang language they’re used to....understand them when they text you....communicate on social media.  Not convinced yet? Find out four more reasons why Bulgarian slang words will make you fluent. This extensive overview contains... Show more

The Saint Elijah Feast Day in Bulgaria is a huge event, rooted in both history and folklore. In this article, we’ll answer the question "Who is Prophet Elijah?" and provide you with interesting information on this Bulgarian holiday, and the traditions associated with it. In learning about Saint Elijah Feast Day, you’re learning so much more! This is just one moving part in the complexity of Bulgarian culture, history, and religion, and knowing about these things will significantly improve your Bulgarian language-learning! At BulgarianPod101.com, we hope to make this learning adventure both fun and informative! 1. What is St. Elijah’s Day in Bulgaria? The Saint Elijah Feast Day is when Bulgarians commemorate and celebrate... Show more