Blagoveshtenie , or 'Annunciation ' , is a major Christian holiday with celebrations across Bulgaria . It's celebrated on the first Sunday of January and involves people going to church in their local villages for services that are held at churches throughout the country. In addition to the spring season , celebrations welcome the migrating birds , trees and nature .
Blagoveshtenie , or 'Annunciation ' , is a major Christian holiday with celebrations across Bulgaria . It recognises the time when the Angel Gabrial told the Virgin Mary she would be mother to Son of God . In addition to the spring season , celebrations welcome the migrating birds , trees and nature .