Martenitsi and Baba Marta (Grandma Marta)
On the first day of March, people in Bulgaria celebrate the day of Baba Marta. This is an ancient Bulgarian (pagan) tradition. The month of March according to Bulgarian folk belief marks the sending off the winter and the beginning of springtime. Who is Baba Marta (Grandma Marta) Behind Mart (March) stands the mythical character of Baba Marta who personifies the spring. It is said that Baba Marta she is a limp old lady who changes her mood rapidly. She carries an iron stick to learn on and when she is smiling the sun is shining and when she was mad at somebody cold weather was firming the ground. The tradition The tradition is that on the 1st of March and the days after all people give to each other Martenitsi. The martenitsa is the most typical and unique Bulgarian tradition. Now the martenitsa symbolized new life, fertility, and spring. This holiday is for joy, health and long...
