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St. Charalambos, the saint who keeps diseases away
The connection between St. Charalambos and the world of the hereafter is also illustrated by the customary traditions, a symbiosis between the "pagan" and Christian faith
Peach cookies - a delicacy for every season
Everyone knows what the peaches are. But who knows what the peach cookies are? Taking into account the reputation of peaches, some woman, passionate for desserts, have created the dessert that mimics this fruit.
The Mărțișor, a Romanian traditional gift on March 1st
The Mărțișor, the discovery of a Romanian ancient talisman
Dragobetele or the Romanian Valentine’s Day
The God of love in the Romanian culture and tradition
Toplița: A Fun-Filled Destination for All Seasons
Discover the Best of Winter and Summer Activities in Toplița, Romania
Moldovan pie with eggs and onions – the traditional recipe
This is a traditional Moldovan recipe called “învârtită”, which has no equivalent in English as far as the author knows. The word is a noun that comes from the past participle of “a învârti”, which means to spin, so it would...
Stretenia or the Feast of the Bear is celebrated on February 2
The bear is one of the most important animal in the archaic history of the Romanian people and the bear worship dates back to the Dacians
Balnaca Traditional Nook: A Rustic Getaway in the Heart of the Apuseni Mountains
Experience the beauty of nature, traditions, and rural life with family and friends
The magical night of St. John the Baptist -6/7 January - full of ancient customs and traditions
It's a holiday full of carnival manifestations that marks the end of the old year and the beginning of a new era
"Boboteaza" or the Epiphany, drives away evil spirits from aquatic space
The Epiphany marks the end of a series of ceremonies that mark ritually the end of the Old Year and the beginning of the New Year
What kind of world would it be without Dracula?
What happens if the literature runs under the guise of historical truth...
Moldovan chicken with mushrooms and sour cream
Get a taste of Romania with this simple and delicious recipe!
Doina: the Romanian traditional song
The Romanian poet Vasile Alecsandri wrote a famous verse:,, Doina, doina, sweet singing ...'', the right words to understand the essence of this song
There is no Christmas without the drummers of Săvârşin
In the Romanian tradition, Christmas is a time when you sing Christmas songs, which in Romanian are called "Colinde". In areas where traditions are still preserved, groups of men walking on the streets and sing Christmas carols...
Discover the meaning of a traditional Romanian Christmas
"For us, Christmas is done in the belief of the birth of Jesus with a roll of bread, cut pieces of pork and Christmas carols. And this is the triptych of the Romanian traditional Christmas."
Dobos Torte - a flavor of the traditional Austro-Hungarian cuisine
Dobos is a traditional Austro-Hungarian cake, but in the Banat became a true art. It was always present at the great feasts, especially during the celebration dedicated to the patron saint of the church.
Everything you didn’t know about the Romanian fir
Very few know today the meaning of the Christmas tree in the Romanian tradition. Besides the beautiful image of the Christmas tree, the Romanians have very complex representations of the fir ...
Preserving Romanian traditions: St. Ignatius brings the pig’s sacrifice
In the archaic societies mentality there is a strong link between the blood and the fertilizer force, between the blood and the rain
The winter holidays for Romanians - traditions, customs, rituals
The Romanian winter holidays begin with St. Andrew (November 30th) and lasts till St. John (January 7th). It is a mix of traditions and customs - some coming from the pre-Christian period - with Christian religious celebrations.
In the absence of the Christmas fast, the feast has no value
"Who does not cut a pig for Christmas and a lamb for Easter, that's not a man", says an old Romanian proverb, illustrating the importance of the ritual eating in the traditional village society