Sunday, March 1, 2009
Martisor
Out of all Romanian traditions, this one I like it the best! The beginnings are still a mystery, but it is usually said that is originated in ancient Rome when the New Year's Eve was celebrated on the 1st of March (Martius), the month of the war god, Mars. Until 1701 in Romania the New Year' Eve was celebrated on March 1st, so it's not impossible to be true! Now a days, "martisor" is a celebration of the beginning of the spring. Men offer women a lucky charm, in Romanian called "martisor", tied to a red and white string. It is believed that the one who wears the the red and white string will be powerful and healthy for the rest of the year. Happy spring and a healthy and prosperous year to everybody!!!
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Buna - asa cum ai mentionat exista un inceput dupa care fiecare natiune a preluat si adaptat totul d.p.d.v.geografic si evident si la nivelul de intelegere cultural existent
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