Baba Marta
Baba Marta
March 1
In Bulgaria, Baba Marta, or Granny March, ends the cold winter and ushers in the beginning of spring. Baba Marta is a mythical figure who brings with her the end of the cold winter and the beginning of spring. To honor and commemorate the occasion, people exchange martenitsa, red-and-white interwoven strings, to bring health and happiness during the year ahead.
Activities to try: Easy Paper Ideas for Baba Marta from Krokotak
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