The Bear Dance | holiday card

A lovely illustrated holiday card inspired by Romanian folk motives and traditions. 

“The bear dance” ~ is a Romanian folk tradition that has its origins in the rituals of the Geto-Dacian ancient people who considered the bear a sacred animal. This custom is still present in Romania around Christmas, especially in the Bucovina area, and consists of a group of young men and women disguised as bears, bear-leaders, plovers, and drummers. The ritual represents the bear’s death and rebirth, which symbolizes the new year that is about to come.

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~ A2 (4¼" x 5½") folded-card

~ Warm white heavy card stock, matte

~ Full color 

~ Blank interior

~ Paired with environmentally friendly A2 envelope

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