Discover when your name day is, which names celebrate today, and upcoming name days in the Bulgarian calendar.
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The name day (имен ден) is an important Bulgarian tradition where people celebrate the day of the saint whose name they bear. This tradition is linked to the Orthodox Christian calendar and is considered as important as a birthday. On this day, the celebrant receives congratulations, gifts, and flowers from family and friends.
Name days have been celebrated for centuries in Bulgaria and are closely tied to the Orthodox calendar of saints.
On their name day, the celebrant treats colleagues and friends. It is customary to give flowers and small gifts.
The traditional greeting is "Happy Name Day!" followed by wishes for health and happiness.