Dr. Zalka Csenge VirágFeb 3, 2023

A tidbit I just came across, for #FolkloreFriday

In parts of Transylvania it used to be a habit to chew pine resin (as if it was chewing gum). People did it for fun, or to clean their teeth, or to gather saliva for spinning thread.

Apparently, young men gifted pre-chewed resin to the girls they fancied. If the girl accepted the gift, it meant she liked the guy.

In case you needed gift ideas for #ValentinesDay... 😄

#folklore #Transylvania

Show threadStoneface VimesFeb 3, 2023
@TarkabarkaHolgy thank you for the tip. My wife is going to be so pleased. I'm just going out to find some pine resin now.
Show threadStoneface Vimes
@TarkabarkaHolgy particularly as we're going to have to cancel our valentines day hotel stay because its going to clash with my much needed hip replacement op of which I've just been notified😉
Feb 3, 2023 at 10:55amWeb