Category: Holiday Road
La multi ani de martisor!
Happy Saint Valentine, Baba Dochia and Iulius Mall Day!
Well folks, I’d be sorely remiss if I didn’t wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day! Once again this year I’ve noticed the strange schizophrenia around this holiday. On one hand the mall is emblazoned with pink and red signs about the holiday with a ton of special products for sale, including giant overstuffed heart-shaped pillows. Just about every bar and club is having a Valentine’s … Continue reading Happy Saint Valentine, Baba Dochia and Iulius Mall Day!
La Multi Ani!
A Romanian Christmas Tale
Not that long ago, when some of our grandmothers and grandfathers were tiny children, most of Europe was controlled by one large royal family. One of those royals was born in Britain, speaking English, named Marie. She ended up marrying the German ruler of Romania at the time and, after his death, became queen in her own right – Queen Marie of Romania. For those … Continue reading A Romanian Christmas Tale
