Martenitsa
Martenitsi are worn from 1 March until the wearer
first sees a blossoming tree or until 22 March. Usually you give them to friends and relatives wishing them health. If you see someone with a Martenitsa in March they are either Bulgarian (or Romanian) or have a Bulgarian (or Romanian) friend or relative. The name of the holiday
Baba Marta (Martisor - Martishor in Romanian) means
"Grandma March" in Bulgarian and the wearing of
Martenitsi is a tradition related to welcoming the spring, which in Bulgaria
begins in March. Before 22 March you have to tie the Martenitsa to a branch of
a blossoming tree and make a wish.