St. Nicholas How we celebrate it in Bulgaria on 6th of December

traditions fish dishes always vegetarian dishes red and black peppers Potatoes walnuts

Bulgarians prefer carp

But every other Fish kind is Also welcomed

We roast it with a stuffing or fry it in flour

St. Nicholas, whose name means the winner is patron of water and keep people from flooding and drowning. He rule over the seas, rivers, lakes and over the entire underwater world – fish and demons.

At present he winged young man with great physical strength, flying over seas and protected sailors and fishermen. Else do it displayed an old man with long white beard. It is believed also that St. Nicholas is the patron of merchants, but also helps young people to get married

The traditions tell that St The traditions tell that St. Nicholas saved from a sinking boat as carp put in the hole. Therefore the table fish main course, the other dishes have been post - potatoes, peppers, beans.

Here is a common recipe for carp The carp is cleaned washed well and let waiting for 1-2 hours. During this time we cut onions. Add the rice and suffocating again 15-20 minutes. Add walnuts, ground black and red pepper and 1 tablespoon water. Mix to blend well. Fill with prepared mix. Place on grill or bars in pan for baking. Add oil some water and tomato puree rasi pepper and flour. In the pan is 400 ml hot water. Bake in advance toasty oven to 200 ° C, covered with foil for 30 minutes, removed the foil and bake another 10-15 minutes.

According to Bulgarian tradition He is the master of the whole underwater world - fish and water demons and sea winds.

According to myths, St.Nikolay Shake and stop the sea winds, walking on the seas and if a ship is in trouble, he saves it.

this is fantastic tradition

Done by Todor,Rumen,Simona from 7th A class