Trifon Zarezan Explained

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.

Notes and References

  1. Book: A Mashup World: Hybrids, Crossovers and Post-Reality . Irina . Perianova . 31 . Cambridge Scholars Publishing . 2018 . 9781527522916 .