The Romanian folklore is a big happy family. Vampires, fairies, mythological creatures, and monsters co-exist in tales and stories. Even more, from spooky legends to love rituals, Romanian culture has them all. What do you need today? Maybe it is a bedtime story,...
Romanian Rituals | Everyday Magic
Romania is a land of magic. From wedding superstitions to magic nights, there are many Romanian rituals to be discovered. And guess what? Not everything is vampire-related. Even more, the spooky side of history is just a small part of the Romanian culture. Careful, if...
Romanian Dragons | Magical Creatures
Are you a mythology enthusiast? Then you must be familiar with the Romanian mythical monsters. No need to mention Transylvania vampires, right? But how about the Romanian dragons? Even though they are often confused with the zmeu or balaur, Romanian dragons have their...
Balaur: The Romanian Dragon
There are many stories about Transylvania Vampires. But how about the Romanian Dragon? Balaur in Romanian, this mythological character is usually associated with the history of European dragons. Like his siblings, the Romanian balaur is depicted as a giant reptile,...
Dragobete Lovely Romanian Day
Love should be celebrated every day, right? And it is! Certainly, Valentine’s Day is already well-known around the globe for its love-related symbolism. However, the Romanian culture has its own love-day. On the 24th February Romanians celebrate Dragobete, the day...
The Most Unusual Romanian Food
Evidently, there is no need to announce you that the winter holidays are coming. Everyone who participates in the preparation of Christmas festivities is aware there must be some special dishes and a joyous meal involved. Romania is known for a few great cold meat...
Amusing Romanian Superstitions
Superstitions. Who hasn't them? You might not have been the first person to take a few steps back when you saw a black cat, just to ward off any bad luck. Superstitions are associated with positive beliefs in magic and fate. Science can prove them wrong at any moment....
Public Holidays in Romania 2019
For those who are planning a visit to Romania and want to know about the 2019 public holidays in Romania, this section will list them for you in a calendar. In case you are living in Romania, but you are not yet familiar with the legal non-working days, this...
Martisor Romania 1 of March Celebration
Martisor Romania is a Spring celebration held on the first day of March. It is an old tradition; people still preserve all over Romania. Mărțișor [mərt͡siˈʃor] which derives from the Romanian word for March (Martie) is a kind of trinket or amulet. The little Mărțișor...

Romanian Folklore | Fascinating Stories and Rituals
The Romanian folklore is a big happy family. Vampires, fairies, mythological creatures, and monsters co-exist in tales and stories. Even more, from spooky legends to love rituals, Romanian culture has them all. What do you need today? Maybe it is a bedtime story,...

Romanian Rituals | Everyday Magic
Romania is a land of magic. From wedding superstitions to magic nights, there are many Romanian rituals to be discovered. And guess what? Not everything is vampire-related. Even more, the spooky side of history is just a small part of the Romanian culture. Careful, if...

Romanian Dragons | Magical Creatures
Are you a mythology enthusiast? Then you must be familiar with the Romanian mythical monsters. No need to mention Transylvania vampires, right? But how about the Romanian dragons? Even though they are often confused with the zmeu or balaur, Romanian dragons have their...

Balaur: The Romanian Dragon
There are many stories about Transylvania Vampires. But how about the Romanian Dragon? Balaur in Romanian, this mythological character is usually associated with the history of European dragons. Like his siblings, the Romanian balaur is depicted as a giant reptile,...

Dragobete Lovely Romanian Day
Love should be celebrated every day, right? And it is! Certainly, Valentine’s Day is already well-known around the globe for its love-related symbolism. However, the Romanian culture has its own love-day. On the 24th February Romanians celebrate Dragobete, the day...

The Most Unusual Romanian Food
Evidently, there is no need to announce you that the winter holidays are coming. Everyone who participates in the preparation of Christmas festivities is aware there must be some special dishes and a joyous meal involved. Romania is known for a few great cold meat...

Amusing Romanian Superstitions
Superstitions. Who hasn't them? You might not have been the first person to take a few steps back when you saw a black cat, just to ward off any bad luck. Superstitions are associated with positive beliefs in magic and fate. Science can prove them wrong at any moment....

Public Holidays in Romania 2019
For those who are planning a visit to Romania and want to know about the 2019 public holidays in Romania, this section will list them for you in a calendar. In case you are living in Romania, but you are not yet familiar with the legal non-working days, this...

Martisor Romania 1 of March Celebration
Martisor Romania is a Spring celebration held on the first day of March. It is an old tradition; people still preserve all over Romania. Mărțișor [mərt͡siˈʃor] which derives from the Romanian word for March (Martie) is a kind of trinket or amulet. The little Mărțișor...