Russian holidays in English

The Russian people are rich in culture and ancient history. Holidays too much. Some of them are still relevant and celebrated.

Trinity

Rooted in the depths of time. It is celebrated after Easter, the fiftieth day, no matter what day of the week. So note the time when the Holy spirit descended to the disciples, who became apostles. This event is described in the book of saints associated with the Trinity, in which God is perceived in three persons, three individuals associated with one: the Father as the origin, the Son is the logos, the Holy Spirit is the beginning, the source of life.

Holy week

These are the last days that precede Easter. Lasts 6 days, from Monday to Saturday in front of a festive Sunday. The main purpose of the holiday – the so-called preparation for Easter. Since ancient times, people cleaned the house, bathed, installed a swing in the yard, paint eggs, baked cakes. It was thought that such beautiful eggs – the magical talismans with their strength. If you singe it with fire, the smoke from such eggs are believed to possess healing properties which can cure from blindness, eases pain in the teeth.

Apple spas

It is easier is called the Transfiguration of the Lord Slavs and more famous now. Celebrate it on August 19. Until that time, it is impossible to eat apples, including dishes from this fruit, juices. But picking fruits in the garden, and the more the better, and then to sanctify them. Sunsets escorted with songs. Savior of the Apple feast is also called the first seninmi. From August 19, you can eat them, entertain all the friends and relatives, orphans, the poor. So to commemorate deceased ancestors. Treat yourself eat last. By evening, all the celebrants gather in a field to see the passing of the Sun and the summer with him.

Yuletide

This is a complex Slavic celebrations. Celebrate it every year from 6th to 19th January. At Christmas time there are a variety of magical rituals, connected with them the chain of events and will take prohibitions. At Christmas time people walk around the villages, were engaged in caroling, a variety of divinations, walked through the guests, doing the rites for a good future for himself and his family. It was believed that from Christmas to Epiphany to kill animals cannot, this unfortunately.

Christmas eve

Refers to the major feasts. also has a rich history and ancient roots. Remember the baptism of Christ in the river. On this day, priests perform the Great illumination of the water. People drink Holy water on an empty stomach. Drink teaspoons gradually. The Orthodox bring home and keep in the Red corner, which is available in every home of believers. Besides, you can take plain water, pour into a container and adding a little Epiphany, so to sanctify it.

Day of Elijah

Now not so widespread, but also refers to the ancient traditional celebrations. It is celebrated on 2 August. In this day decided to cut the bull or RAM and cover a large table for group meals. The holiday has ancient pagan roots, were initially considered for the day of Perun, but then his figure was replaced by Elijah – a prophet who became a symbol of the holiday. Slavic celebrations carry the roots of the history and customs of the people, they help to better understand their ancestors, because for them, every holiday was of great importance. Noting now, people are keeping the history and attached to it.

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