Thelma
New Member
In my country we have a spring custom which I think is unique in Europe: we give each other little objects like amulets, tied with string made of red and white thread. Red symbolizes life, passion, the light of the sun, the woman. White symbolizes winter, reason, the man. At first people used to wear just the red and white little string at the wrist or around the waist ( the girls ), then they started to attach small presents to it: a clover, little chicken, butterflies, ladybirds, chimney sweepers, horse-shoes, little hearts made of glass, silver, velvet etc. These gifts are offered on the first of March and they are meant to celebrate life, rebirth, spring.
Do you have such customs or do anything special to welcome spring?
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Do you have such customs or do anything special to welcome spring?