In expectation of Baba Marta - the holiday of red and white martenitsas

published on 2/22/22 4:55 PM

As the holiday of Baba Marta approaches on March 1, streets in Bulgaria are bustling with vendors of martenitsas, the traditional red-and-white adornments made of yarn.

Bulgarians love to purchase martenitsas and give them as gifts to loved ones for health and blessings on the eve of spring.

Photos: BGNES

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