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A traditional Romanian sorcova branch decorated with colourful paper, ribbons and dried flowers.
Culture

Sorcova: Romania's New Year Wishing Branch and Its Joyful Rhymes

On New Year's morning, Romanian children carry a decorated branch called sorcova, wishing health, luck and prosperity to family and neighbours with playful rhymes.
A table set with Romanian memorial foods, including colivă and braided bread.
Culture

Pomană: Romania's Tradition of Giving for the Souls of the Departed

Pomană is a deeply rooted Romanian custom of giving food and alms to honour the dead. It connects families, neighbours and strangers in shared remembrance.
Green branches and protective herbs hang by a wooden door in a Romanian village during Rusaliile.
Culture

Rusaliile: Romania's Pentecost Traditions of Flowers, Water and Dance

Every year, fifty days after Easter, Romania marks Rusaliile with a unique blend of Christian faith and ancient folk customs. Discover the rituals of flowers, water and the famed Călușari dance.
Red and white twisted thread charms laid out on a wooden table with early spring blossoms
Culture

Mărțișor: the red and white charm that welcomes spring in Romania

Every 1 March, Romanians pin small red and white tokens to their lapels. Here is the story behind the mărțișor, what it means and how to join in respectfully.