Christmas Eve in Bulgaria: A Feast of Faith, Family, and Hope

As Christmas approaches, Christians around the world prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In Bulgaria, Christmas Eve, a key part of the Christmas celebration, is marked by various religious and cultural traditions that bring families together in anticipation of the Savior’s arrival.

Christmas Eve, or "Little Christmas" as it is sometimes called, is the day before Christmas Day and is seen as a time of spiritual preparation....