Martenitsa Two Bulgarian traditions Kids Hoodie

Giving away a Martenitsa is an old Bulgarian custom to celebrate the end of winter. The small red and white jewelry will be given away to friends, family and loved ones on March 1st and will bring happiness, health and a long life. The Bulgarian lucky charms are worn on the wrist or on the clothes until you see a first sign of spring, for example a stork, a swallow or a blossoming tree. When the time comes, you can put the martenitsa under a stone or hang it on a tree and make a wish.