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Rocky outcrops in a mountainous landscape with early spring vegetation
Culture

Baba Dochia: Romania's Legend of the Old Woman and the Coming of Spring

Discover the folk tale of Baba Dochia, the old woman whose fate explains the fickle weather of early March in Romania.
Red and white twisted thread beside fresh spring flowers on a wooden table
Lifestyle

Mărțișor: How Romania Welcomes Spring on the First of March

Every year on 1 March, Romanians exchange small red-and-white tokens to mark the start of spring. Here is the story behind the tradition and how to join in.
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.