Happy Baba Marta Day!

Today, all Bulgarians greet each other for the holiday of spring and give martenitsa to others with wishes for health and prosperity. Baba Marta (Granny Marta) already has fans in many countries, as our quiz last year showed.

You can find more about Baba Marta and the symbolism of the martenitsa on the website of Radio Bulgaria:

• Pizho and Penda: the folklore symbolism of the martenitsa

• Granny Marta and her brothers