Last year, even Google’s logo was changed in red and white for the celebration. Some feel a sense of competition on how many they can garner during the day. Even colleagues at larger companies in Bulgaria exchange martenitsi. Children at school love them and they count each one. It’s very common practice although I have to say it’s not for some - and that is fine too. It’s very funny when, at the end of the day, all your hands are full of martenitsi. There is a big variety of martenitsi you can wear them on your hand when it’s just a band or on your clothing. After that, you should tie it to a tree or place it under a rock. It should be on your hand or clothes until you see a stork, the first sign of spring. The “martenitsa’’ is a combination of white and red bands. They are believed to bring good health and happiness during the year. Reminds me a little of a few babas I know ).īut back to the fun part - which is that in Bulgaria people exchange martenitsi ( ) on the 1st March. Although she is the warm change in the weather, she can be also very cold hearted. But rather then them, she is described as very a unpredictable character. She is considered to be a sister of January and February, the coldest months. There are a lot of different stories and tales about the Baba Marta. Baba Marta (Grandma March) is reawakening nature. Everything starts to grow and the changing season is in the air. The good grandmother is a symbol of the approaching Spring season. ![]() ![]() The word “Baba” means grandmother in Bulgarian and the “Marta” is connected with the word “Mart” which means the month of March. But it is one of the most uncommon celebrations. Martenitsa on sale: picture taken on 24th February 2019, Plovdivīaba Marta day is on 1st March it’s one of the most widely celebrated traditions in a country with a long history with many traditions.
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