According to the folk traditions of this day began the Christmas holidays. With interest expected what will be the man who to this day one You will enter as a guest house in the morning. As it is interpreted and what will be the year - a healthy, fertile, while if the guest is rich, then the year will be rich and fruitful.

In some areas of the country according to tradition is carried out prior arrangement and who will be the first guest. In this case the guest does not have to come without any money in their pockets. Old people say that on that day and not give money to loan because you will lose your chance. To be considered lucky if you find money or a gift. Popular belief is that by Ignazhden after winter sun gradually comes summer sun Ignazhden therefore perceived as the beginning of the new year. It starts a new economic cycle. He determined the new year round in the lives of individuals and the rural community.

According to the Christian Church began Ignazhden travail Mother of God, which continue until Christmas Eve.

On this day celebrating all bearing the names Ignat, Ognyan, Ogniana, Plamen.

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