Martenichka wish bracelets, a tradition from the Balkans, are tied around the wrist on March 1st while making a wish. On April 1st, they are removed and tied to a budding spring branch. If you happen to see a stork or a swallow before then, you can take it off earlier—whichever comes first.
Traditionally, these bracelets aren’t bought; they are either handmade or exchanged as gifts.
I first learned about Martenichka bracelets on March 1st, 2022, while eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring.
It’s a tradition from the Balkans—yet, despite my grandmother being from there, I had never heard of it before.
As soon as I discovered it, I taught myself how to make one, tied it around my wrist with my usual wishes, and embraced the ritual. The photo here is of the very spring branch where I placed my bracelet that year.
As someone who loves rituals, I was surprised by how many people already knew about it when I had never even heard of it. That morning, at 10 in the morning, the tree I chose was already covered with numerous red-and-white bracelets.
Wishing you all a life where all your wishes come true.
May your miracles happen NOW and last forever
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