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Forgiveness Sunday (Cheese Farewell) - The last day before Great Lent begins. A day when Orthodox Christians ask for and grant forgiveness, marking the beginning of the spiritual preparation for Easter. Traditional customs include asking forgiveness from elders, lighting bonfires (oratnik), and eating dairy products for the last time before the fast.
Todorovden (St. Theodore the Tyro's Day) — Name day for Todor, Todorka, Teodor, Teodora, Todora, Tosho, Bozhidar, Bozhidara, Bozhanka, Darinka, Bozho, Dore, Darcho, Dora, Dorka, Darka, Teya, Tea, Doroteya. Celebrated on the first Saturday of Great Lent in honor of St. Theodore the Tyro, a warrior martyr and patron saint of horses. Also known as Horse Easter (Konski Velikden) and Todorov Saturday.