Outside is just a rumored spring and if you heard of Dragobete, you probably know it was the symbol of spring and people used to prepare for this season already from the 24th of February.
Dragobete is a pagan celebration known to Romanians.
The white and red thread is specific for March.
Initially, the threads were black and white, as a symbol of the winter's darkness and the spring's light.
In the context of the Baba Dochia story and her daughter-in-law, one thread changes to red as a symbol of the daughter-in-law's sacrifice.
The white and red thread also symbolizes the sexes: red for the woman, white for the man. Their unity has the meaning of life and perpetuation of nature's cycles.
The white and red threads are said to bring luck.
They were also used to protect from evil by hanging them in trees in this time of year. This ritual is related to Mars, the Roman god whom was initially a protector of agriculture.
These threads are usually attached to a piece of jewelry and can be bought in the beginning of March.
It is always a matter of choice: you can buy or you can make it yourself.
The following postcard contains recycled parts - they were cut from various boxes or found cards.
Verry cool !
ReplyDeleteOne day I decided to do the same thing . To recycle the old ones (wich where kept in a box for years) and do something creative , interesting with them and give them to other people . The next ones. After two days and some hours later I managed to do one successful postcard that i gave to my sister as a present. She loved it. But that was it . I think this art requires more patience then i have. Maybe some day .. :)
I wish you a flowery spring !