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March 1 is the day Romanians celebrate ‘Martisor’, an old tradition related to spring arrival and warm weather, also symbolizing love, respect and friendship. These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy.

However, another symbol of good luck is the martisor representing a four-leaf clover (opening picture).

Likewise, in a small ornament with white and red, was created with the role of talisman meant to accompany wishes good luck and love, health, happiness and prosperity. It carries within its heart of hearts the positive energy of a new year, of a season that’s just been reborn, but also a drop of love from the giver to the receiver. Although all these small items are special in their own way, some martisoare have remained more popular among Romanians, mainly due to what they represent.

The duality of symbols is kept in the colours of the Mărţişor: white and red, meaning peace and war (it might also symbolize winter and spring). Keep in mind that most Romanian women expect to receive something at the beginning of March (especially on March 1) - either a traditional mărțișor or its more expensive version, a piece of jewellery with a red-white string, or a flower from the most important men in their lives, as well as from colleagues and business partners.

Some women choose to wear the mărţişor all March as it is believed that the one who wears the red and white string will be strong and healthy in the coming year. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The tradition is placed along with other spring celebrations marking the year's cycle: agricultural communities associated it with the end of winter and start of spring. Romanian customs behind this lies a range of symbols on the transition seasons and rituals to attract good fortune for the year. Traditionally, both women and men used to wear Martisor pinned to their jackets and blouses, close to the heart, until the last day of March, when they would hang it to a fruit-tree twig.