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Martenitsa

1 March, 2009 от · No comments

Valentin Krustev Photo: Mariana Velichkova This crimson tassel stands for blood— May yours gallop safe and sound! The threads of white are blinks of good that everyone can find around. Just wear it indoors and out, until you see the first green sprout. Then hang it on a budding branch and good will launch its […]

The Meaning of Holiday Gifts

22 December, 2008 от · 3 comments

Ellie Ivanova Ponti Photo: hermanturnip Today we associate holiday gift-giving with Christmas, but just as many other Christmas customs and symbols, blending holiday traditions coming from other religions, gift-giving has its sources in multiple cultures practices.