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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

Traveling to foreign countries is nearly always an exciting, enriching, and beneficial experience. Yet, some things can be real downers, such as boredom on a lengthy flight to . Really, binge-watching onboard movies can only be interesting for so long! And jet lag - another huge downer. Did you know that jet lag is more severe when you travel from the West to the East? Well, we won't know how to beat that, but there are fortunately plenty of remedies around to investigate. To beat flight boredom, though, we may have the answer for you at BulgarianPod101! Why don't you take the time to study Bulgarian travel phrases? We make this super easy and fun, with great downloadables, like our PDF Cheat Sheets. Quickly memorize these, and impress... Show more

Especially if you're planning a prolonged visit to , using the correct Bulgarian numbers for counting in Bulgarian could be very important! Number systems are the other alphabet in any language. In fact, it is a language all of its own, and it serves a multitude of excellent purposes. Table of Contents A Brief History of Counting and Number Systems Why is it Important to Learn Bulgarian Numbers? Learning Bulgarian Numbers Why Choose BulgarianPod101 to Learn all about Bulgarian Numbers? 1. A Brief History of Counting and Number Systems 1. The Ishango Bone The origin of counting, and with it numbers, is not clear to historians. While their art showed that prehistoric man had a concept of numbers, the first indication of a... 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

Learn how to apologize in Bulgarian - fast and accurately! BulgarianPod101 makes it easy for you to make amends. Start with a bonus, and download your FREE cheat sheet - How to Improve Your Bulgarian Skills! (Logged-In Member Only) Table of Contents Common Ways to Say Sorry in Bulgarian How To Refuse Something Politely in Bulgarian Audio Lesson - Survival Phrases "How to Say Sorry" Why You Will NOT Be Sorry For Learning Bulgarian through BulgarianPod101 1. Common Ways to Say Sorry in Bulgarian Nobody’s perfect, not anywhere in the world. Everybody makes mistakes, and does and says regrettable things. Then it’s time to apologize, as saying ‘I’m sorry’ is not in vain. It can be very healing! Did you know that hearing a... Show more

Unification Day marks the date that Bulgaria, after a time of separation under the Treaty of Berlin, experienced unification in 1885. So when did Bulgaria gain independence? The country had gained independence from the Ottoman Empire just a few years earlier in 1878. Essentially, the Unification of Bulgaria furthered Bulgaria independence, and created a more stable, strengthened nation. In this article, you’ll learn the history and events surrounding Unification Day, and delve into Bulgarian celebrations of this holiday. At BulgarianPod101.com, we hope to make every aspect of your language-learning journey both fun and informative. So let’s get started! 1. What is Bulgarian Unification Day? This day commemorates the... Show more

Oftentimes, body language allows us to express our thoughts and feelings more effectively than words can. Each country has its own set of body postures, hand gestures, facial expressions, and different physical movements—each one conveying its own nuanced meaning. Since gestures can be funny, positive, neutral, or even rude, it’s important to have a solid understanding of a culture’s body language before trying to use it yourself!  If you plan on visiting Bulgaria, becoming familiar with the most common Bulgarian gestures is just as important as learning the language. Doing so will help you avoid accidentally offending someone, equip you with the knowledge you need to immerse yourself in the culture, and allow you to better... Show more