On January 7, Orthodox Christians celebrate the most important holiday of the year, Christmas.
The day before ChristmasOn Christmas Eve, families get together and try kutya after the first star rises in the sky. On January 7, at Christmas, guests can be invited to the house: in order for the house to be happy, the first to cross the threshold is a man.
What can and cannot be done on Christmas Day?
Despite the prevalence of the custom of fortune telling on Christmas, the church forbids doing it. But you can make wishes, they will definitely come true!
Cleaning, laundry and other household chores are prohibited. It is advisable to finish them before the evening of January 6th.
As with all major holidays, it is not advisable to take out the trash at Christmas.
You can't quarrel and swear - remember that at Christmas you are laying the foundation of your life for the whole year.It is necessary to spend the holiday in a kind atmosphere and with a light heart, do not fuss, do not think about some global things. The priests advise to simply enjoy the moment.
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