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Martenitsi are a unique Bulgarian tradition, when people give them as a wish for health on March 1st. This day is connected with the coming of Spring, with the beginning of nature's renewal after a hard winter. The traditional martenitsa is made of intertwined red and white woolen yarn. These martenitsi are also placed on pets, farm animals, and fruit trees.
