Traditions Archives - Patricia Furstenberg, Author

23/12/202106/01/2022

The Legend of the Christmas Tree, a Bird and a Fir Tree

The Legend of the Christmas tree, the bird and the fir tree

This legend of the Christmas Tree, of a lost bird and a kind fir tree, comes from the land where I was born, Romania. Enjoy it (it even begins like any Romanian tale). Merry Christmas!

21/12/202128/12/2021

Romania, Incredible Winter Traditions

colindatori cu steaua, Romanian Incredible winter traditions

Romania knows some millennial, incredible Christmas and winter Traditions. I am excited to share them with you.

10/12/202108/01/2022

In the News: Expat Life Chat, Steve Allison and Patricia Furstenberg Podcast

Link to Expat Life Chat, Steve Allison and Patricia Furstenberg

Listen below and do click on the little heart if you liked it – it starts with a 100-word story created especially for the show…

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18/11/202118/11/2021

The Romanian Blouse, IA, its Story, History, and Symbology

The Romanian blouse, ia, is the fruitful outcome of a millennial history and rich tradition. Woven in codes. Ia, this Romanian embroidered peasant blouse also known as la blouse Roumaine, is the acclaimed symbol of the Romanian nation.

Visual patterns representing an unwritten knowledge and assiduous hand crafting seep like bygone scents in our wireless world. Welcome to the Romanian blouse, ia, a highly visual blog post for a trendy fashion symbol.

23/10/202125/10/2021

Symbolism in Romanian Folk Pottery

Symbolism in Romanian folk pottery, as ancient as the Neolithic period, paints the image of an advance culture with a deep understanding of the nature’s laws and human existence.