Dragobete in recipes by Radu Anton Roman - on February 24, the same day when Orthodox Christians celebrate Finding the Head of John the Baptist is celebrated Dragobete symbol of love but also of youth and revival of nature. In villages in Romania, Dragobete is customary for girls and boys to dress in robes and groups start by meadows and forests in search of the first spring flowers. On this day, girls gather snowdrops, violets and muscat you then put icons.
Flowers are kept so until the feast of Midsummer, when thrown into rivers. Also on the morning of Valentine's Day, girls and unmarried women gathered fresh snow, a melt and wash my hair with water obtained to have the hair shiny and attractive to boys. Valentine's Day, young village gathered more a house and "makes the Valentine's Day", that is merry and spent together. They were convinced that such will love all year, to Dragobetele next year.
There is also customary to go and party boys from neighboring villages. All Valentine's Day, young people meet to make their vows of friendship and become chum. It is said that on this day if you're lucky enough to hear the hoopoe, will be diligent all year. If it rains, spring will come early and be beautiful. Tradition says that those who kiss this day were meant to stay together for the rest of the year.
Formed 70X145 and 138 pages.
Romanian edition.
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