The main attributes of the Easter holiday are fire and water. Fire - a symbol of God's Light that enlightens all people.
Feast of Easter, the celebration of Easter
Orthodox are waiting for the day of God's miraculous descent of the fire in the temple in Jerusalem.
Catholics consecrated large candle (Paschalis), which then ignited the whole Easter season and in the moment of baptism and wedding. Sometimes, to kindle a fire temple. The sacred fire spreads in homes of believers as a sign of light and updates.
Water is also a symbol of renewal, so that day all sprinkled with holy water. Baptism on the feast of Easter takes on a special solemnity. After returning from the temple, before the festive meal, the host consecrated water house selhozpostroyki and households.
The tradition of sprinkling water acquired after Easter, in some countries the hyperbolic character and became known as "wet Monday": People pour water on each other on the principle of "the more, the better."
Easter traditions and customs
The most famous symbol of Easter - is an egg. Normally, red as a symbol of rebirth and resurrection. According to legend, Mary Magdalene came to declare the Roman emperor Tiberius, the resurrection of Christ.
He said that he believes in the resurrection only if the eggs turn red - and the eggs that hour red. Over time, the eggs began to be painted in other colors, paint, made of wood, stone, etc.
Traditions and symbols of Easter
But the tradition of giving eggs at Easter and remained still, therefore, going to visit, do not forget to bring it with you. In addition, there are other customs. For example, the consecrated egg morning during washing you need to have a reason in the face, the skin was smooth.
Children and young people tested eggs on the castle, ride a roller coaster. The winner took away everything. Also on Sunday evening and on Monday we went to congratulate neighbors and friends.
This usually sang Easter hymns, recited fervent poems, skits put on religious subjects. In response to receiving the colored eggs, sweets, meats, and sometimes money.
Easter celebration, tradition, festive table on Easter
Feast brings together all the relatives at the same table. I begin with a prayer and blessing of food. First you need to try the food consecrated in the temple and be sure to slice the eggs.
On the table there was an abundance of traditional dishes, the majority of dairy and meat products.
But in any case to be vodka, because It believes that alcohol clouds the minds and destroys the soul, so the Day of Resurrection, the victory of life over death, it is not necessary to commit sin, and to give priority to the devil.
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