Tuesday, March 01, 2016

Баба Марта

Ten years design about Baba Marta by dolf pauw

Bulgarians celebrate on March 1 a centuries-old tradition and exchange martenitsi on what is called the day of Baba Marta. The tradition of giving friends red-and-white interwoven strings brings health and happiness during the year and is a reminder that spring is near. Baba Marta (Grandma March) is believed to be a feisty lady who always seems to be grudging at her two brothers, while the sun only comes out when she smiles. As folklore there are different versions of the Baba Marta tale. One says that on that day she does her pre-spring cleaning and shakes her mattress for the last time before the next winter - all the feathers that come out of it pour on Earth like snow - the last snow of the year. Честита Баба Марта!
LINK Честита Баба Марта 2006 
LINK Честита Баба Марта 2011 
LINK Честита Баба Марта 2015

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