What are the red and white string bracelets that Greeks wear?

[ssherie_]

I've always noticed this but never knew what they actually signified

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I've always noticed this but never knew what they actually signified

Do they have the eye symbol on them, too? If so, they're evil eye protector bracelets.

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

You wear them March 1 - March 31. We say it's to keep yourself protected from the sun.. We call them martaki (μαρτάκι) which comes from the Greek word for March - Martios (Μάρτιος)

 

[xmelissaa]

You wear them March 1 - March 31. We say it's to keep yourself protected from the sun.. We call them martaki (μαρτάκι) which comes from the Greek word for March - Martios (Μάρτιος)

I love that!! Such a nice tradition do you wear one?

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

I love that!! Such a nice tradition do you wear one?

No, but my wife does.