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March 1st is probably our most intrinsic holiday because it is unique to Bulgaria. The custom of wearing martenitsas (red-and-white threads worn as a decoration) is only popular in Bulgaria and it is perhaps the most positive one in all our folklore. The traditions related to March 1st as well as the martenitsas themselves are associated with optimism and anticipation of warmer weather, fertility and well-being. This tradition is based upon the founding of Bulgaria in 681 AD and there are many more than one folk-legend about the origin of this celebrated day.

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33 comments

  • Such a beautiful face....Robbi

    said photo of down23 down23 4 months 26 days ago

  • MACA END BABA MARTA AROUND NECK , WITH BIG BIG MAC MAC EYES ! THANK A LOT ! KISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSS

    said photo of nneri12 nneri12 4 months 26 days ago

  • Oh, my gosh, March already! That's a neat caption, Tony! Very well done and nice followup with your writing!

    said photo of waynocook waynocook 4 months 26 days ago

  • Love this shot. Thanks!

    said photo of QTHUGGER QTHUGGER 4 months 26 days ago

  • Hi Tony, I love this shot! Matso is beautiful. Thank you, for this beautiful ecard. Great commentary, as well. Happy March 1st! Your Friend, Teresa

    said photo of teres187 teres187 4 months 26 days ago

  • Matso is such a beautiful cat. Look at those wonderful eyes. Happy 1st of March. Your friend Ingrid

    said photo of ingrid2512 ingrid2512 4 months 26 days ago

  • wonderful cat! maco is sooo cuty! Sanja

    said photo of pajamaca pajamaca 4 months 26 days ago

  • Wonderful shot of Matso, beautiful as always!

    said photo of lovejoy lovejoy 4 months 26 days ago

  • very pretty kitty

    said photo of busterrr19_ busterrr19_ 4 months 26 days ago

  • Matso is so sweet Tony! Excellent photo!

    said photo of flower11rose flower11rose 4 months 26 days ago

  • Great photo. Matso is so beautiful!

    said photo of sclark14 sclark14 4 months 26 days ago

  • Hello, Tony and Matso. Thank you for the greeting and I hope you enjoy your holiday!

    said photo of RSPBROWN RSPBROWN 4 months 26 days ago

  • Hi Tony, thanks for visiting my Photo Restoration album. This is one beautiful kitty! We have mutts! lol Thank you, too, for the bit of history and culture of Bulgaria - after seeing so many of your photos, it's certainly a place I'd love to visit!

    said photo of jannetie jannetie 4 months 26 days ago

  • greetings to you!! great shot!

    said photo of AngieM912 AngieM912 4 months 26 days ago

  • Hello ~ I hope you and Matso enjoyed your day....such a pretty kitty! Lori

    said photo of ldeiter78 ldeiter78 4 months 25 days ago

  • Matso is a beautiful cat. Great picture! Thank you for sharing this wonderful information about you country.

    said photo of debilish debilish 4 months 25 days ago

  • The blue is even more pronounced here than in other photos of Matso.

    said photo of Brian_53 Brian_53 4 months 25 days ago

  • Oh, how adorable!!!

    said photo of suetang1 suetang1 4 months 25 days ago

  • Such a wonderful tradition..such history! I wish for you all the best along with your adorable cat!

    said photo of 98harleygirl 98harleygirl 4 months 25 days ago

  • Tony, I hope you and Matso enjoyed your day of celebration.

    said photo of anonneymouse1 anonneymouse1 4 months 24 days ago

  • Matso has the prettiest eyes and face. Those big baby blues just get to me!

    said photo of mguinnette mguinnette 4 months 23 days ago

  • A fantastic portrait! Thank you for sharing! And thank you for all the information about March 1st in you homeland! It's very much appreciated.

    said photo of veralebail veralebail 4 months 22 days ago

  • Matso is gorgeous. Reminds me of my Sheba. Thanks for your comment on Symba, and thanks for the pleasure of seeig Matso!

    said photo of soniars100 soniars100 4 months 21 days ago

  • Howdy there how is everything in Bulgaria I've been so busy lately I haven't had time to check out your kitty pics. Anyway this is a great closeup of a beautiful kitty keep taking those pictures of our furry little friends cause I love kittys I would bring everyone I see home with me but my little jealous one won't even let me bring one in the house without going psycotic. Love all your pics and grettings from the U.S. Mark

    said photo of limoguy1 limoguy1 4 months 5 days ago

  • What lovely, big blue eyes you have, Matso! Such a sweet face.

    said photo of montecore827 montecore827 4 months 3 days ago

  • Caline wants to say thank you so very much for your Congrats to her. About her beeing featured yesterday. Hope, you had magnificent Easter. Have a good week, hugs, from Switzerland, Evi

    said photo of eveline193 eveline193 2 months 29 days ago

  • What a beautiful face, and you captured the bright eyes beautifully. Red and white yarn decoration on collar interesting contrast. smiles - Ann

    said photo of annoverboard annoverboard 2 months 29 days ago

  • so so lovely!!

    said photo of aeonmichico aeonmichico 2 months 29 days ago

  • A beautiful cat,love the blue eyes!

    said photo of haneveercoremansshots haneveercoremanssh... 2 months 14 days ago

  • Beautiful photo of a beautiful kitty!!

    said photo of evita17m evita17m 2 months 9 days ago

  • What a precious face!

    said photo of gaby_angelus gaby_angelus 1 months 22 days ago

  • Oh, so sweet! That has to be your best friend!

    said photo of LefseLover LefseLover 1 months 18 days ago

  • hi Tony -- Matso looks like a wonderful kitty - and thanks for the information on the holiday - Dave

    said photo of clarkdavidw clarkdavidw 16 days ago

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