Mărţişor is a Romanian and Moldovan celebration held on March 1st to mark the beginning of spring. Traditionally on this day, men gift women a small talisman object called Mărţişor, consisting of a jewel, flower, animal or heart tied with red and white string. It was believed that wearing the talisman would bring health and strength throughout the year. The decoration symbolizes the coming of spring. While some say the tradition originated from ancient Roman New Year celebrations in March, Mărţişor primarily signifies the rebirth of nature at the start of a new season.

1. Mărţişor is the traditional celebration of the beginning of the spring in Romania and Moldova, on 1 March. School 98 “Avram Iancu” Bucharest Romania