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A traditional Romanian plough decorated with ribbons and bells for the Plugușorul New Year ritual
Culture

Plugușorul: Romania's New Year's Ritual of Wishes and Plenty

Discover Plugușorul, the Romanian New Year's ritual where children and adults recite verses, crack whips and offer wishes for a prosperous year ahead.
Fresh garlic cloves on a rustic wooden table
Lifestyle

St Andrew's Night in Romania: Garlic, Basil and the Search for One's Fate

On the night of 29 November, Romanians observe St Andrew's Eve with protective garlic and fortune-telling rituals, culminating in a day off on 30 November.
Hands of women embroidering and spinning wool at a traditional Romanian gathering
Culture

Șezătoarea: The Romanian Winter Gathering of Craft and Storytelling

A look at the traditional Romanian social gathering where women came together to spin, sew, sing and share stories during the long winter months.