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First branch in blossom – Martisor
Today, the girls hanged the martisor on the first branch in bloom A Chinese old lady was watching us, nodding. I explained to her it was a spring tradition. She said: “I know, we have that in China”
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Happy March 1st (Martisor)
But before going into the first day of spring and other weather traditions, I have invited Murray the Groundhog for a few words Hello! This is Murray, the 14 Street Groundhog. I have been called to help East Village Woody … Continue reading
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Happy Martisor!
Back in the old country, Romania that is, March 1st was considered the 1st Day of spring (astronomy be damned) and celebrated by a beautiful tradition coming to us down from the Romans. Martisor – “little March” is a thread … Continue reading
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