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BLOOD SAUSAGE
IN RURAL BULGARIA, AFTER A LOG HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE LARGE FIREPLACE
THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS THE MAKING OF BLOOD SAUSAGE IS BEGUN. A
PIG IS SLAUGHTERED AND SAUSAGE IS MADE FROM ITS BLOOD NO LATER
THAN 12:00 MIDNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS DAY. THE SAUSAGE CANNOT
BE EATEN BEFORE MIDNIGHT, BUT AFTER THIS EVERYONE IN THE HOUSE
FEASTS.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT REMEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN THIS CUSTOM IN BULGARIA.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: HENDRICKSONS PHARMACY ; DETROIT ; 15947 W 7 MILE
Keyword(s): BLOOD ; Bulgaria ; CHRISTMAS ; CUSTOM ; ETHNIC ; FOOD ; holiday ; Pig ; Sausage ; tradition
| Subject headings: | 122 Christmas |
Date learned: 03-21-1970