Thread:Deathstalker666/@comment-1496755-20151224121621/@comment-1496755-20160301220138

Actually, you get something more special - a martenitsa.

It's a special good luck charm made from white and red thread, usually worn tied on the wrist. It is unique to our region - it's related to the coming of the 1st of March and the mythical figure of Grandma March (she dates back to some obscure pagan traditions), a grumpy old lady that causes bad weather and other nasty stuff.

Traditionally, you don't buy these, you get them as gifts from friends. You can see my own collection here. And I might receive some more tomorrow as well.