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Christmas in CZ

MARCH- MARTISOR, the symbol of spring that brings good luck and happiness in Romania

On every March the 1st in Romania we celebrate the beginning of spring, the rebirth of life after the hard winter. A old tradition is to give a little symbol who means the friendship or love, appreciation , respect, good luck, serenity and happiness, called MARTISOR ,the red and white string from which a small decoration.
Usually, both women and men receive this gift and wear pinned to their clothes, close to the heart, until the last day of March, when they tie it to a fruit-tree twig. It is believed that the red string of Mărțișor symbolizes vitality, while white symbolizes purity. Red is the color of fire, blood, and a symbol of life, associated with the passion of women. Meanwhile, white is the color of snow, clouds, and the wisdom of men.

June - SANZIENE celebration

The Sănziene Holiday, which is the Romanian name for local folklore fairies, takes place on June 24th, on the religious calendar. Legend has it that the girls, called Sânziene, were very beautiful girls, living in the woods or in the fields, dance and give magical powers to the healing plants, especially to those who bear the same name Sanziene, a wild plant with yellow flowers .
They weave flower wreaths out of these plans, that are worn on their heads and which are bringing people health and wellness, but they are also good for girls' practices to find out their fate and when they will get married.
Sânzienele are a symbol of summer, because the period of maximum flowering of the plants is identical with the period of maximum brightness of the sun, around the summer solstice.

Tradition in Romanian cuisine - COZONAC

Alexandra, show you how we make COZONAC, the most important culinary product in Romanian holidays.

Saint Andrew -traditons in Romania

Saint Apostle Andrew, who came from a small town in the current state known as Israel, is celebrated in the Orthodox churches on the 30th of November and is considered the protector of Romanians because in his pilgrimages he found his way in the southern parts of Romania where he lived in a cave.
The night of November 29th is associated with paranormal activities, like the appearance of ghosts, the prediction of fate and weather, but also with the protection of people, houses and animals.

The tradition says that girls who wish to get married need to hide a piece of basil under their pillow one night before the holiday, that way, they will have a dream in which their future husband will appear.

Wedding traditions in the Northern part of Romania

In Romania, the wedding is a special event, an occasion of joy and celebration. For hundreds of years, this event, considered as a transition to another stage of life, has been accompanied by traditions and customs, so that the married young couple has plenty of wealth, sympathy and luck. Nowadays, especially in villages, the wedding customs are still well preserved, but they differ from one region to another.
The most important tradition is the religious ceremony, officiated by the priest in the church, where young couple will receive the blessing of God. When leaving the church, people throw wheat or rice over the bride and the groom, as a sign of abundance and fertility.

Old traditions in Romania

Recently, we visited the beautiful city of Bucovina, Gura Humorului. There we learned a lot about the Old Eastern Traditions and we tought it will be nice to share this knowledge with you. So we made this video for everyone who's interested in the Old Eastern Traditions of our country and we invite all of you to watch it. Enjoy!