They don't celebrate Halloween in Romania, not as you'd think. There will be some bars and nightclubs organizing Halloween specials, and in Sighisoara you'll find a number of enthusiasts wearing … [Read more...] about St. Andrew’s Night (Noaptea Sfântului Andrei) – A Romanian Halloween
Traditions
International Women’s Day in Romania, and Mother’s Day – 8th March
Every year, on March 8, Romanian cerebrate the International Women's Day (IWD), and Mother's Day. The celebration started as a Socialist political event in Russia, in 1965 when Lenin declared … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day in Romania, and Mother’s Day – 8th March
The Traveling Apprentices from Sibiu
Few towns in Romania have succeeded in preserving their medieval charm and flavor; among the Transylvanian ones, Sibiu stands alone. It played an important part in the economic, political, … [Read more...] about The Traveling Apprentices from Sibiu
Easter in Romania 2009
Easter is the most important Romanian holiday in the Orthodox calendar. I already covered a few traditions last year – and starting today I will write a series of articles that will present even more … [Read more...] about Easter in Romania 2009
Boboteaza Traditions Come Back to Life
Related to Mihaela's post, "Epiphany and Saint John Day", I want to tell you about some ancient traditions, banned by the communist authorities, traditions that have rebirth and know today a new … [Read more...] about Boboteaza Traditions Come Back to Life