To represent the awakening of nature, baskets are often lined with fresh geranium leaves ( zdravets ), which symbolize health, or boxwood branches. Aesthetics and Presentation
Tuck in sprigs of fresh flowers (like tulips or hyacinths) and perhaps a small bottle of red wine or a decorative candle to be lit during the midnight service. The Spirit of the Tradition velikdenska_kosnicka
Use a hand-woven wicker or straw basket. Line it with a "mesal" —a traditional Bulgarian cloth, usually white with red embroidery or lace edges. To represent the awakening of nature, baskets are