Baba Marta

Bulgarians celebrate Baba Marta day on March 1st and exchange  martinisi - interwoven red and white threads - that bring health and happiness during the year ans act as a reminder that spring is near. At first sign of spring blossom you tie your martinisa to a tree to ensure health and happiness. Our good friends in Bulgaria from Stara Zagora keep us supplied with martinisa. This Stiffknees martinisa tied to blossom tree in Nortleach church yard.