Holidays: Love or Wine?

Valentine's? Surely it's St. Trifon The Pruner day

Grapes for vineHonoring the patron saint of vine growers is the right way to mark February 14, many in the Balkan country say, although Valentine's Day popularity is quickly growing among the young. Wine makers across Bulgaria salute St. Trifon with the annual trimming of the grape vines, which symbolizes the end of winter. The tradition requires women to bake bread and roast hens in preparation for a post-pruning feast... full story


By ANNA MUDEVA
Story from REUTERS