This document describes several Greek folk traditions and songs celebrated in early spring to mark the return of swallows and the coming of warmer weather. It explains that children would sing "chelidonismata" or swallow songs and carry wooden swallows from house to house, receiving gifts. It also details the traditions of wearing red and white "Martis" bracelets in March and girls dressing and singing as "Lazarines" or "Perperouna" to honor saints and pray for rain. The traditions varied by region but aimed to celebrate the end of winter.