The author of the book Racho Slaveykov was the son of the famous Bulgarian poet, politician, writer and folklorist Petko Slaveykov. Obviously the interest in folklore ran in the family as the son, Racho Slaveykov, decided to undertake the task of compiling a book which presents general readers, lovers of folklore, as well as foreigners with a glimpse at Bulgarian psyche and understanding of the world exhibited in the various customs, rituals, rites, and beliefs presented in the book.

As the author himself has stated the aim of the book is to fill in the void of a single publically available book on Bulgarian national traditions and beliefs. However, as Bulgarian customs vary from region to region, the author has chosen to present those of them that have proven to be more popular adding the peculiarities of other regions which he felt most appropriate or interesting.