Holiday Name: | Trifon Zarezan |
Type: | national |
Date: | 1st/14th of February |
Trifon Zarezan (Bulgarian: Трифон Зарезан) is a Bulgarian national custom observed on the 1st and 14 February in honor of Saint Tryphon.[1]
It is celebrated as a professional holiday by wine growers, falconers, gardeners and innkeepers. The day historically marks the beginning of grape pruning. It usually includes a variety of rituals performed by both men and women alike.