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Ahava_yin Posted 21 years ago
Culture
Favorite holiday or feast
Hi, what is your favorite holiday? Why is it special to you? Are there any stories behind the holiday? I would love to know about holidays in different cultures. I'll appreciate your stories. Thank you!
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Hi, Ahava, We have a very special holiday in my country, Bulgaria (it's a small country in Southeast Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula), and it is actually today, on March 1. As far as I know, it is not celebrated in other countries. We call it Baba (= granny) Marta (from mart - the Bulgarian word for the month of March).
- Hi, Ahava, We have a very special holiday in my country, Bulgaria (it's a small country in Southeast Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula), and it is actually today, on March 1.
- As far as I know, it is not celebrated in other countries.
- We call it Baba (= granny) Marta (from mart - the Bulgarian word for the month of March).
- Baba Marta has a pagan origin, as is often the case with holidays.
- What is very specific about this day is that we all wear martenitsas.
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Hi, Ahava,
We have a very special holiday in my country, Bulgaria (it's a small country in Southeast Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula), and it is actually today, on March 1. As far as I know, it is not celebrated in other countries. We call it Baba (= granny) Marta (from mart - the Bulgarian word for the month of March).
Baba Marta has a pagan origin, as is often the case with holid
We have a very special holiday in my country, Bulgaria (it's a small country in Southeast Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula), and it is actually today, on March 1. As far as I know, it is not celebrated in other countries. We call it Baba (= granny) Marta (from mart - the Bulgarian word for the month of March).
Baba Marta has a pagan origin, as is often the case with holid
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Hi Miche,
Great holiday! It's really interesting, especially the fortune-telling part. Where do you wear the Martenitsas, around your wrist? If you need to tie it on a tree, is it the case that people all go outdoors, or go picnic in parks? I'm just curious. Thank you very much for your post!
Ahava
Great holiday! It's really interesting, especially the fortune-telling part. Where do you wear the Martenitsas, around your wrist? If you need to tie it on a tree, is it the case that people all go outdoors, or go picnic in parks? I'm just curious. Thank you very much for your post!
Ahava
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Hi, Ahava,
I'm happy you like this holiday. Yes, these days most people wear their martenitsas around their wrists. When a friend gives you a martenitsa (as is the custom) you think of a wish while he/she ties it around your wrist. It is believed these wishes come true. You can also pin a martenitsa on the left side of your shirt/pullover/jacket/whatever. However, wearing it on your wrist is
I'm happy you like this holiday. Yes, these days most people wear their martenitsas around their wrists. When a friend gives you a martenitsa (as is the custom) you think of a wish while he/she ties it around your wrist. It is believed these wishes come true. You can also pin a martenitsa on the left side of your shirt/pullover/jacket/whatever. However, wearing it on your wrist is
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ahava_yin Hi, what is your favorite holiday? Why is it special to you? Are there any stories behind the holiday? I would love to know about holidays in different cultures. I'll appreciate your stories. Thank you!
I never liked a holiday because for me home was ****. But I do have a sweet memory in last year's Idul Adha.
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