In Bulgaria, there is a tradition of name days (immen den in Bulgarian). These name days are different than your birthday. Based on what I understand, you can celebrate both your birthday and your name day. Your name day you celebrate with everyone else who shares your name–usually a name related to a Saint of [...]
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The Tradition of Name Days
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