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A greek tradition. No feasting or fasting involved.
These red and white bracelets protect the wearer from the fierce (?) Spring sunshine.
This tradition began thousands of years ago and is still strong today.
The colours, red and white, celebrated Persephone's return from the Underworld, rebirth and new growth.
It's celebrated in a similar way all over the Balkans. In the northern hemisphere summer is not far away
My girls and then my grandchildren made these bracelets at school every March 1st twisting red and white thread. They are supposed to wear them till 31st March
At the end of the month or at the sight of the first swallow the thread is to be tossed in a tree for the swallows of spring to find and weave into their nests. K says the tradition here is to throw it up onto the roof tiles.
Last year I hung mine on the lemon tree where it remained till the winds of winter. We have lots of swallows but they don't build their nests anywhere close by
A pinch and a punch for the 4th of the month. And no returns
Oh, I like that recipe. I may pinch it!
ReplyDeleteIt's very popular here. Not just for Fasters.
DeleteThey’re so pretty. If I can find the mati I’ll get Ana to make one.
ReplyDeleteDo I need the mati?
We used to have that dish so much when growing up.
Seeing it I suddenly miss it.
I might have to make a pot Yummy
No! No eye needed. Just some sort of yarn. Red and white
DeleteI have kept a copy of your Pea Stew, it'll be perfect for one of my Veggie Wednesdays! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWe make it quite often, usually with frozen peas
DeleteThe gypsy children would try to sell the bracelets in our neighbourhood. I'll be trying that recipe too.
ReplyDeleteThey do the same with green beans. I prefer peas
DeleteMany gypsies in Piraeus!
Pretty bracelets for a lovely tradition. Lent is not a time for self-flagellation, clearly.
ReplyDeleteJust a bit of dietary discipline. Actually there is more to it if you're fanatical but I don't know any fanatics
DeleteHappy March! I saw that exact recipe (peas and potatoes) yesterday on Instagram and made a screen shot. I'll be trying that. Looks really tasty.
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