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