Pipka Bulgarian Santa Christmas Figurine


Pipka Bulgarian Santa Christmas Figurine Item # 13991 Christmas in Bulgaria is a vitally important celebration that involves all family members old and young alike. Work is halted in the fields and everyone puts their efforts towards cleaning cooking and preparing for Christmas Eve. It is believed that if the Christmas Eve celebrations go well all will go well throughout the whole year. Many customs are seeped in rich traditions and charming superstitions complete with elaborate costumes and festive songs. The women of the family arise before daybreak to prepare 12 vegetarian dishes all representing a month of the year. A holiday round bread is baked and decorated with symbols of all the living creatures in the house. Special walnuts are handed out and everyone cracks them open and reads their fortunes inside. In some regions of Bulgaria only one gift is given on Christmas Eve and that is from the parents. Father Christmas comes on January 1st. The Bulgarian Santa symbolizes some of his country's Christmas traditions with the goodies in his sack: a doll dressed in goat costume goat bells and brightly wrapped packages and toys. He wishes all "Vasela Koleda" Merry Christmas!I Limited Edition of 3200 11.75" tall Brand new in its original box and includes the certificate of authenticity I will accept paypal, money orders or personal checks. I will ship worldwide. Domestic shipping is free. Insurance is optional but highly recommended. I cannot be held responsible for items once they have shipped. Please Email Me With Any Questions Price: $125.00 Normally Ships Within 1-2 Days.