One of Bulgaria's most historic and traditonal events is in honor of the patron saint of wine, St. Trifon. On this day, people pay tribute to the saint of wine with the ritualistic pruning of vines and the preparation for a post-pruning feast. It is also celebrated as an alternative to St. Valentines day. The grape farmer with the greatest harvest has the opportunity to be crowned as the King of St. Trifon day and orders his "subjects" to get drunk in order to bring in a plentiful harvest for the following year.