Trifon Zarezan ( bg, Трифон Зарезан) is a Bulgarian national custom observed on the 1st and 14th of February in honor of

Saint Tryphon Saint Tryphon, Triphon or Trifon may refer to: Saints *Tryphon of Campsada, 3rd-century saint *Tryphon of Constantinople, Patriarch of Constantinople (928–931) *Tryphon of Pechenga, 16th-century saint * Tryphon of Vyatka, 16th-century Russian sa ...

. It is celebrated as a professional holiday by wine growers, falconers,

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and innkeepers. The day historically marks the beginning of grape pruning. It usually includes a variety of rituals performed by both men and women alike.

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