m a r t e n i t z a

so, this morning, i was given one of these "martenitza" from a coworker who's from Bulgaria -

What is martenitza?

There is an ancient and unique Bulgarian custom: to present each other a so-called "martenitza" at the beginning of the spring (the 1st of March). Its red threads symbolize health and the white ones beauty.

so --- i have health and beauty now :D heehee...