Unveiling Bulgaria's Enchanting New Year Tradition: The Magic of Survakane

As the New Year approaches, Bulgarians embrace the ancient tradition of "survakane," crafting magical dogwood sticks known as "survachki" to usher in health and prosperity on Basil's Day.

In an age-old custom, families gather on New Year's Eve to prepare these enchanting survachki, a blend of dogwood, wool, oshav, coins, pretzels, and popcorn. The next day, children reverently wield these survachki, bestowing wishes for well-being upon elders, chanting: "Surva, surva year, merry year!"

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