The months of the year used with the Gregorian calendar by Bulgarians bear names derived from the Latin month names and these are used by the Bulgarian population. However, there is also a set of original Bulgarian names for the twelve months of Bulgar-Slavic origin that differ from the Latin month names, although their usage is archaized and largely restricted to folk literature and religious calendars issued by the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.

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  • The months of the year used with the Gregorian calendar by Bulgarians bear names derived from the Latin month names and these are used by the Bulgarian population. However, there is also a set of original Bulgarian names for the twelve months of Bulgar-Slavic origin that differ from the Latin month names, although their usage is archaized and largely restricted to folk literature and religious calendars issued by the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. The origin of the Bulgarian month names is closely related to the agricultural activities that occur in the corresponding period, or to the weather condition common for that period. Some months have alternative names in different regions. The usage of modern Latin month names among Bulgarians started towards the end of the 19th century, as a result of mass education.
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  • The months of the year used with the Gregorian calendar by Bulgarians bear names derived from the Latin month names and these are used by the Bulgarian population. However, there is also a set of original Bulgarian names for the twelve months of Bulgar-Slavic origin that differ from the Latin month names, although their usage is archaized and largely restricted to folk literature and religious calendars issued by the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.
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  • Bulgarian months
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