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Коледа и сурваки в Габровско - традиции през времето
Christmas and Survaki in the Gabrovo region - traditions through time

Author(s): Vasilena Vasileva
Subject(s): Anthropology, Social Sciences, Customs / Folklore, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Conference Report
Published by: Академия за музикално, танцово и изобразително изкуство „Проф. Асен Диамандиев“ – Пловдив
Keywords: Christmas; Survaki; Gabrovo

Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the traditional celebrations of Christmas and Survaki in the Gabrovo region, focusing on the specific customs characteristic of the local cultural tradition. The author traces the ways in which the rituals are performed, while also highlighting their symbolism and their significance for the community. The article compares festive practices of the past with the ways they are observed today, revealing the processes of change, adaptation, and preservation of cultural heritage in the modern world. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of the relationship between tradition and identity.

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