another holiday for today
Feb. 14th, 2001 10:22 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
threeplusfireBULGARIA: TRIFON ZAREZAN
Celebrated since ancient times, Trifon Zarezan is also called Vine
Grower's Day or Viticulturists' Day. In a rite based on the cult of
Dionysus, Bulgarian wine growers dress up, prune their vines, and
then sprinkle them with wine. This is meant to ensure a good harvest
in the coming year. A feast follows at which songs and dances are
performed. In some regions, a "Vine King" is chosen.
More about this day and wine production in Bulgaria:
http://vincom.tetracom-bg.com/aboutwine_.html
Celebrated since ancient times, Trifon Zarezan is also called Vine
Grower's Day or Viticulturists' Day. In a rite based on the cult of
Dionysus, Bulgarian wine growers dress up, prune their vines, and
then sprinkle them with wine. This is meant to ensure a good harvest
in the coming year. A feast follows at which songs and dances are
performed. In some regions, a "Vine King" is chosen.
More about this day and wine production in Bulgaria:
http://vincom.tetracom-bg.com/aboutwine_.html