Survakane
Sign in to saveSurvakane () is a Bulgarian custom used to wish a prosperous new year. Survakane is a tradition performed with a decorated stick, known as a survaknitsa () or survachka (), on New Year's Day, as a measure for health during the year.
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- Tradition
- History
- Ritual
- Poem
- Survaknitsa
- See also
- Notes
- References
Survakane () is a Bulgarian custom used to wish a prosperous new year. Survakane is a tradition performed with a decorated stick, known as a survaknitsa () or survachka (), on New Year's Day, as a measure for health during the year.
==Tradition== ===History=== Survakane dates back to ancient times, and has its roots in pagan rituals. This much is clear about the origins of the tradition, although exactly when, where, or by whom it was practiced first is still a matter of debate.