Martisor - Traditional romanian spring bracelet - 1 Martie, white

Description

The Romanian martisor symbolizes the arrival of spring and it is celebrated each year on the 1st day of March. The central piece of this holiday is represented by a white and red string which bears the name of the holiday. Giving this talisman to people is an old custom and it is believed that the wearer will be strong and healthy for the year to come. Usually, both women and men wear it pinned to their clothes, close to the heart, until the last day of March, when they tie it to a fruit-tree twig.