Walpurgis Night vs Noaptea Sânzienelor, Celebrating Spring & Summer with Magic & Traditions

Walpurgis Night vs Noaptea Sânzienelor, Celebrating Spring & Summer with Magic & Traditions

Spring and summer are magical times of the year and Walpurgis Night and Noaptea Sânzienelor, as ancient celebrations, capture the essence of these seasons. Both festivals are rich in tradition, legends, and folklore, and are celebrated in different parts of the world, throughout Northern & Central Europe and Romania, respectively.

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The Medieval and Legendary Small Square of Sibiu

Small Square Sibiu view to Council Tower, Turnul Sfatului at night

I met the medieval, legendary, and quaint Small Square at night time, in the Citadel of Sibiu. Once part of the medieval city walls and of the second fortification of Sibiu, Hermannstadt, (built after the Mongol invasion), today it’s quiet, keeping to the shadows, taking shelter behind its many archways. The picturesque Small Square looks shy of new visitors. But as my footsteps echoed on its cobblestones, its fabulous history came alive in front of my eyes.

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A 5 Stars Read, Knuckleheads by Dan Antion, Dreamer’s Alliance

A 5 Stars Read, Knuckleheads by Dan Antion, Dreamer's Alliance Book 1

Knuckleheads by Dan Antion, Dreamer’s Alliance Book 1, is a 5 Stars read and I do say it with gusto. Although I knew the book had great reviews, I wasn’t sure what to expect as I mostly enjoy historical fiction, paranormal and urban fiction are not my usual read. But I loved it and stayed up way past my bedtime reading it. See why.

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Reading Hour, Read Here & Now Dreamland, 100-word Stories Folklore & History on World Book Day

Patricia Furstenberg author books about Romania

For the reading hour this World Book Day I’ll help all readers enjoy a sample from Dreamland, 100-word Stories, Folklore & History right here, right now.

“A novel idea and a captivating read.”
“Dreamland is a book for history lovers as well as anyone who enjoys colourful folklore and legend.”

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