Observances on this date
Tradition
Baba Marta
Baba Marta, celebrated on 1 March, is one of Bulgaria’s best-loved folk traditions. People exchange red-and-white martenitsi with wishes for health and an early spring.
Tradition
St Theodore’s Day
St Theodore’s Day, or Todorovden, falls on the first Saturday of Orthodox Lent. Known as “Horse Easter” in Bulgaria, it is celebrated with horse races and ritual breads.
🎂 Name days: Тодор, Тодорка, Теодор, Теодора