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gill Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-13-06 16:56

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as far as I know the celebrations end on Sunday 5th so all the bulgarians will more than likely have gone home Sunday night, which is good as I go on the 4th, mind you it cant be as busy say Christmas or New or kids holidays this week - hope not.....
Tanjette Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-13-06 17:13

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..but I DO hope I get a Martenitsa this year Razz Razz
gill Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-13-06 17:17

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Tanjette whats a martenista, is it one of those red good luck things? or am I completely wrong
julia Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-13-06 17:18

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Baba Marta: on this day Bulgarians celebrate the start of spring, giving a special present called a "Martinitsa" to all the people they love.

The "Martinitsa" is a tassel made of red and white threads, the red thread is a wish for long life and the white is a wish for happiness.

You should wear it pinned to your jacket until you see the first swallows of summer then hang it on a blossoming tree for fertility.

You can also tie your "Martinitsa" to a tree if you see the first ...
Baba Marta: on this day Bulgarians celebrate the start of spring, giving a special present called a "Martinitsa" to all the people they love.

The "Martinitsa" is a tassel made of red and white threads, the red thread is a wish for long life and the white is a wish for happiness.

You should wear it pinned to your jacket until you see the first swallows of summer then hang it on a blossoming tree for fertility.

You can also tie your "Martinitsa" to a tree if you see the first storks of the year.
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sounds great to me

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Boarder Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-13-06 17:57
julia Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-13-06 18:10

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yep but i have said taht they arent my words
and well iv learnt stuff today too Very Happy
fraser and sarah Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-13-06 18:21

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Still got mine from lat year, dont know what a swallow looks like anyway Cool I was there last year at this time and the slopes were busy, BUT dont forget the prices have been levelled this year Cool What was a bit differant was the party down in the town of Samakov......but thats another story Wink
julia Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-13-06 19:38
Tanjette Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-14-06 10:46