Traditions
Bulgarians Set Aside 25% of Income for Christmas Spending
Bulgarians plan to set aside 25% of their income, or an average of € 269 per household, for festive expenses over Christmas, according to data from the 13th edition of the international Christmas Barometer'2020 survey.
"Serbia is too small to issue orders to the White House, however..."
He commented on the upcoming meeting in Washington, scheduled for June 27.
"I don't know what the topic will be, or which delegation will go. I expect a rational conversation. Serbia is small to command the White House, but big enough to emphasize its interests," he said.
He once again denied allegations that Serbia would recognize Kosovo on the eve of Vidovdan.
A scaled-down ceremony at Windsor marks Queen Elizabeth's official birthday
Britain's Queen Elizabeth viewed a socially-distanced military ceremony at Windsor Castle to mark her official birthday on June 13, after the coronavirus pandemic forced cancellation of the usual large parade of soldiers through central London.
It was the queen's first official public appearance since the country went into lockdown in late March.
4 cultural values candidate for UNESCO list
Turkey on April 3 filed an application for the inclusion of four of its cultural values to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.
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Turkey exports 60M roses ahead of Valentine's Day
Turkish flower producers have exported 60 million roses to 50 countries -- including the Netherlands, the U.K., Germany and Ukraine -- ahead of Feb. 14 Valentine's Day.
The shipping of roses began 20 days ago, İsmail Yılmaz, the head of the Central Anatolian Ornamental Plants Exporters' Association, told Anadolu Agency.
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Turkey exports 60 mln roses ahead of Valentine's Day
Turkish flower producers have exported 60 million roses to 50 countries -- including the Netherlands, the U.K., Germany and Ukraine -- ahead of Feb. 14 Valentine's Day.
The shipping of roses began 20 days ago, İsmail Yılmaz, the head of the Central Anatolian Ornamental Plants Exporters' Association, told Anadolu Agency.
Orthodox Believers Celebrate Christmas Across the Balkans
In North Macedonia, the Christmas celebrations began on January 5, the night before Christmas Eve, with bonfire nights organised across the country. This one took place in the capital, Skopje. Photo: EPA-EFE/GEORGI LICOVSKI
Stories about the Origin of the Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree is perhaps the most popular custom associated with the Nativity of Christ. Tradition dictates that before Christmas every Christian family should get the tree in question (which is most often a fir tree or other coniferous tree), which should be decorated with colourful lights, treats and ornaments.
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Bulgarians Celebrate Christmas Eve
On December 24 we celebrate one of the greatest Christian holidays - Christmas Eve.
According to the biblical tradition, on Christmas Eve, Virgin Mary goes into labor and is the beginning of Christ's birth.
The family gathers in anticipation of the birth of the Son of God, Jesus Christ.
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City of Athens to host Christmas lunch for 1,200 people
The Athens municipal authority will be hosting a Christmas luncheon for some 1,200 of the Greek capital's homeless and poor on Wednesday.
The lunch, which will be held at the Rouf indoor municipal sports arena, will be opened at 1 p.m. by Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, while there will also be music and gifts.