Happy Grandmother March – A Bulgarian Custom
Deborah Swallow | March 19th, 2012 in : days of significance, Europe, General, other interesting stuff
Whether you are in Bulgaria or not, why not do as Bulgarians
do – give a “Marteniza” with a wish for good health to each of your family, friends and colleagues. The first of March has been a special holiday for Bulgarians since old times. On this day they begin exchanging white and red tassels. They’re called Martenitzy, after the month of March (Mart in Bulgarian). During this month, Bulgarians wish friends and relatives “good health” through the symbolic red and white colours. According to folklore, a healthy and beautiful Bulgarian woman is always described with white skin and red cheeks.
This is a wonderful gesture of love and good will! It’ll bring you good luck as well!
Hello, I'm Deborah Swallow and, for the last fifteen years, I've worked in over thirty countries addressing the complexities of people working internationally across multiple cultures, so individuals and organisations alike can gain an authentic competitive edge and win in international markets. 