Dragobete is a traditional Romanian holiday. Dragobete was the son of Baba Dochia. He is celebrated on the 24 February. It is known as "the day when the birds are getting engaged". This day is supposed to protect one from fever which produces shivers and illness. If the weather allows it, girls and boys are supposed to pick snowdrops or other early spring plants for someone they are courting. In Romanian mythology, Baba Dochia, or The Old Dokia, is a name originating from the Byzantine calendar which celebrates the Martyr Evdokia on 1 March. ... February 24 is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...