Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

😂 Never though about it in this way, but yeah... :D

@@TalesOfBalkanMagic except I guess if you live in Texas. It's still blazing there at 3 AM

This was such an enjoyable watch 😌💕

@@polishfolkwitch yes indeed 🪄🔮🕯️

Thank you for sharing! ❤️ Is this to be said over the person or is there any other specific action, related with the incantation? 😊

@@TalesOfBalkanMagic This, of course, depends on the circumstances and is subject to adaptation in the modern context, but it is traditionally a formula intended to remove the curse from the person over whom a small ritual is performed, involving specially prepared water and hot coals that are extinguished in the water. Such water usually needs to be immediately sipped three times by the cursed person in order for the ritual to work. But it is clear that the chant contains an extremely strong symbol (the threshold as the most important magical place in the home), so that the spell is effective against the evil eye.

Oh, yes! The coal estinguishing is a really good one, we have that here as well. It is a nice ritual that unifies the elements to rearange the cosmos and bring back the health to the person. Thank you, once again, for sharing!

Thanks! I've been literally listening to that song non stop 🤣 The artist has a great Spotify playlist, so if you like this song - be sure to check it out!

Thank you so much! 🥰 Well, what can I say, social media has its downsides for sure! :D

Wow, thank you! 🥰

Thank you! ❤️☀️🌿

Thank you! 😊

Thank you! The three handed Mother of God is a great example! I've always been fascinated with that image ❤️

Thank you so much! I'll probably change a lot on the altar, but I really enjoy this part because there's no set rules, your altar changes as you change. Honestly, the patterns are probably from some trendy magazine for housewives from the '80s 😄 But yes, all types of traditional embroidery have meaning behind them. Usually those are simple things, that are universal, like a solar cross, flowers for abundance or some protective symbol. Truth is the genuine traditional embroidery varies not only from country to country, but from one region to the other, from one village to the other and even from house to house (because not everyone can master embroidery, even back in the past). It's very interesting, because at some places different families had different patterns, so when you see the apron of a woman - you know whether she's your cousin or not. 😏 Hope your jam turns great! I'm rarely successful in mixing fruit in jams, but I trust in you! 🥰

Thank you! That is my goal - to contribute to the possibilities of learning while having a quiet moment! :)

Yes of course! Thank you for the feedback, I try and add subtitles when I can, so that if anyone has problems reading, they have another option. I'll try and be more consistent in this regard. :)

@@TalesOfBalkanMagic thank you so much for your consideration

@@bbarrera1785 I already added subtitle option for this video. :D

You are so welcome 🥰

Thank you! ❤️ It was an amazing experience and I'm so glad we got to share it!

Glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

Oh, wow! I think you'll have the best of time in our mountains! I would advice you search for a villa in the Rhodope mountains, since it is high, but not so high; there are a lot of villages scattered around; the people are very friendly; and we all believe they've unlocked the secret to eternal life, since it seems like they all tend to live at least to 90 years 😁 Of course the Stara Planina (Balkan mountain) region is great, too! There are beautiful, rather wild places on its north slopes, but wherever you choose, have in mind that the weather there is more dinamic. Good luck!

Well, I'm adding that to the list! ✨

@@TalesOfBalkanMagic yay! Thank you so much! I can't wait to see it! 🥰✨

Bex is amazing! 😍

Thank you! 🥰 I was lucky to attend one of her retreats and I'm truly happy I had that experience. I'm currently editing the video on that, but it's taking soooo much time 😄

@@TalesOfBalkanMagic I hope you get to sort it. Blessings beautiful. 🥰❤️

Thank you! 😊

Oh, thank you for your kind words! I'm always looking forward to learning more about the different traditions in the Balkans, so I'll highly appreciate it you're willing to share what you, personally, find inspiring, nostalgic or otherwise interesting. 🥰

Thank you! Doing tags is a great way to explore topics and even video formats one does not generally use, so I'm always happy to participate when the tag is fun and, especially, when it is an important one, like this time.

@@TalesOfBalkanMagic I agree! And it’s also a great way to find new people and channels! ☺️

Oh, thank you! 😊 ❤️

Thank you! 😊 We should all try to be more easy on ourselves... and our finances 😄

Thank you! 😊 This year I hope I have the time to do the proper decorations on the bread.

Oh, thank you! It's just a small part of the rituals and festivities. Next year I'll include something else 😉

Thank you for the kind words! :)

Everything I post here on my channel is intended to help people learn more about my culture and experiment a bit if they wish to do so. There are indeed closed practices on the Balkans, but usually the "closed" part remains closed. So you'll rarely, if ever, see it on the internet. Cultural exchange in the magical sphere is not something new and, honestly, it seems like it is mostly fueled by contemporary politics. So yes, feel free to implement what you see here in your life! My advice would be to adjust it accordingly - research local plants that serve the purpose of mine, find beliefs connected with your region, etc. Good luck! :)

@@TalesOfBalkanMagic absolutely! I really appreciate the information and will tailor it accordingly ^^

Thank you! 😊