In Romania, July’s popular name is “Cuptor” (en. Oven, Stove), the month of intense heat or “baking”, being one of the hottest months of the year. In this post we are going to tell you about old Romanian traditions that are specific to this month of the year, July; some of them kept their value […]
The meanings of May 1st can be interpreted differently, depending from where they are looked at. While some celebrate the arrival of the sun and summer, the rebirth of the nature and ancient traditions, some are reminded of the riots and protests that created the International Workers Day. By the first half of the 19th […]
In pre-Christian period, May 1st was a major celebration for the people of old Europe. Different nations celebrated the beginning of the summer, the idea of rebirth of nature, not infrequently marked by drink, dance and fun. Many ancient customs associated with May Day come from the old Roman festival of flowers (the worship of […]
