Grandma Marta's Day, or time to go a little pagan in Bulgaria

[tilia_tomentosa]

So, there is this old custom in Bulgaria - it's exact origin is unknown, but it is undeniably pagan. The Bulgarian Orthodox Church is OK with it, but it hasn't quite Christianized it, as it has done with many other folk customs. Moreover, even the ethnic Turks among my fellow students, who are Muslims, are happy to exchange martenitsi with us on

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[paterson_si]

*looking for something red and white*

[tilia_tomentosa]

I was thinking of making a martenitsa for you, but then I bruised my hand and didn't manage it. I know how to make little dolls from yarn, it's fun. :)

[paterson_si]

I know how to make tufts. :)

[estudioso]

i was thinking of making some yarn handcuffs instead....woof!

[paterson_si]

Handcuffs, you say. :)

[estudioso]

wanna play? (sorry, darina, you can't join us this time)

[paterson_si]

Well... why not LOL

[tilia_tomentosa]

Can't I at least watch? ;)

Temo, this is a PUBLIC entry... please don't type anything more EXPLICIT.

[estudioso]

mmm, is it a warning or a challenge to be naughty?

[tilia_tomentosa]

Temo, you know that I'm not a little innocent angel myself. And I'm afraid I'm picking up the general mood.

You can be as naughty as you want to... but not in the comments to THIS entry, please! :)

[tilia_tomentosa]

Oh, you! :)

[inbhirnis]

I like the sound of this tradition.... ;-)