Despina Leonhard

Das Märzchenbuch: Brauch und Legende Despina Leonhard

A long time ago, the Sun was feeling very lonely. Full of envy, it was watching people enjoying the Romanian summer. They were so happy that the Sun came down to Earth to celebrate with them. Happiness, however, did not last long. The Dragon of the Dark locked up the Sun. A dark and dreary time began for people in Romania. A courageous boy set out to rescue the Sun. What will happen? In some Eastern European countries, people exchange small charms as gifts on the first of March. The charm is typically attached to a red-and-white ribbon: Marchy. A lovely spring greeting! People have believed in the magic of this lucky charm for centuries. Where all this took place, which legends were told and how this tradition has changed over time will be told in this book and take you on an exciting adventure.