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: In many Bulgarian regions, a primary ritual is the traditional slaughter of a pig, providing the main feast for the holiday.
: Groups of young men (carolers) dressed in traditional folk costumes, wearing hats decorated with popcorn and crane-box. byala_koleda
: In exchange for their songs, they receive Koledni gevreci (round ritual breads), meat, wine, or money. Ritual Breads and Food : In many Bulgarian regions, a primary ritual
Food is central to the "Byala Koleda" experience, symbolizing abundance and the earth's gifts: : In many Bulgarian regions
: The start of a new life cycle and the cleansing of the old year.