Stories from readers: Romanian-born author explores Saint Andrew’s night superstitions in a special story

Romania celebrates one of its most cherished religious holidays on November 30 - the feast of Saint Andrew (Sfantul Andrei), the country's patron saint. To mark this special occasion, Patricia Furstenberg, a Romanian-born author now living in South Africa and a reader of Romania-insider.com, has shared a captivating short story inspired by the magic and superstitions of Saint Andrew’s night.

The Feast of Saint Andrew is steeped in superstitions and customs, many of which center around the night before (November 29 to 30). According to folklore, this is a time when spirits roam the earth, wolves are said to speak, and garlic is used to ward off evil and spells.