Mărțișor {Welcoming In Spring}

One of the traditions I remember most growing up, although never having participated in, is themărțișor(pronouncedmart-e-shore), which translates to little March (martie meaningMarchin Romanian). Beginning on March 1st, and continuing through the month, the mărțișoare are handed out to women (and, in some regions, men, as well). The mărțișoare is a thin, red and white cord, sometimes with a little charm affixed to it. Those without a charm are meant to be worn on the wrist, as a way to herald...