Happy Baba Marta Day!
Today, March 1, Bulgarians celebrate the day of Baba Marta (Grandmother March) this is a centuries-old tradition of giving friends red-and-white interwoven strings (martenitsi-red and white string brackets or dolls). The martenitsi represents health and happiness during the year and is a reminder that spring is near! These are then placed on trees when the first blooms of spring are seen!
Today, March 1, Bulgarians celebrate the day of Baba Marta (Grandmother March) this is a centuries-old tradition of giving friends red-and-white interwoven strings (martenitsi-red and white string brackets or dolls). The martenitsi represents health and happiness during the year and is a reminder that spring is near! These are then placed on trees when the first blooms of spring are seen!