Marc LaFoyFeb 3, 2023
Dr. Zalka Csenge Virág

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

Feb 3, 2023 at 9:08amWeb
Show threadbillheywoodFeb 3, 2023
@TarkabarkaHolgy
I’m sure my wife would be over the moon to receive some pre-chewed resin for Valentines 😆
Show threadDr. Zalka Csenge VirágFeb 3, 2023
@billheywood Who wouldn't be? :D
Show threadGullekoFeb 3, 2023
@TarkabarkaHolgy My mother here in Sweden would also chew it like gum as a child. No mention of any pre-chewed gifts though. 😅
Show threadKatjaFeb 3, 2023
@TarkabarkaHolgy ...that is amazing. I love people.
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 VimesFeb 3, 2023
@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😉
Show threadSkylarkFeb 3, 2023
@TarkabarkaHolgy I used to chew resin as a kid and I'd get scolded a lot and told it's bad for your health. Turns out I should have just told my parents I was being Transylvanian 😁
Show threadCharlotte WalkerFeb 3, 2023
@TarkabarkaHolgy @JosephMeyer Oh god 😹
Show threadJMFeb 3, 2023
@TarkabarkaHolgy Probably tastes better than those chalky little hearts!
Show threadGreenSkyOverMe (Monika)Feb 3, 2023
@TarkabarkaHolgy My husband will appreciate it for sure :D
Show threadSoozcatFeb 3, 2023
@TarkabarkaHolgy Nothing says "hey there baby, let's swap some spit" like the gift of ABC resin!