Nikulden: Bulgaria’s Beloved Saint Nicholas Day
In Bulgaria, December 6 is celebrated as Saint Nicholas Day, or Nikulden (Никулден), a holiday that blends religious devotion, folk tradition, and social celebration. For Bulgarians, the day is both a feast and a name day, honoring Saint Nicholas as the protector of sailors, fishermen, traders, bankers, and families, while also celebrating everyone named Nikola, Nikolay, Nikolina, Nikoleta, and related names.
Name Days: Celebrating Friends and FamilyName days in Bulgaria are often as important, if not more so, than birthdays....