Martenitsa

David’s coworker kindly gifted these bracelets to us, Martenitsa, on Baba Marta Day, March 1st. They are made from red and white yarn woven together and placed on your wrist in Bulgarian culture. 

According to tradition once you see a stork or blossoming tree you take off your bracelet and tie it to a tree. All around Bulgaria the trees will be covered with Martenitsa. 

Anyone gifting you these bracelets are wishing you wisdom (the white) and health (the red) throughout the year, and the bracelets also symbolize the anticipation of warmer weather ahead. 

David and I have been on the lookout for birds and blossoming trees all month long and finally found a tree with buds this past Sunday. We tied our bracelets on it and are hoping for good luck and health this year as well as a wonderfully warm springtime. 

I find it so fun and fascinating to learn about different cultures and traditions, don't you? 

Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)