the first of march is a bulgarian holiday celebrating the advent of spring. so i am wearing a red and white yarn bracelet given to me by galena. she tells me it is traditional to give away red and white ornaments on this day: white symbolises the snow which is passing away, and red is for warmth and health and good wishes. people wear it for the day or for the entire month: i've decided to wear it for 14 days, i.e. just like chinese new year, but shorter. (one month is too much like hanging out flags during august, and one day is too short)