Radonitsa - this religious festival, which is considered a special memorial day. Mark it on the ninth day after Easter. What are the traditions, customs, beliefs and superstitions of that day?
In the Old Slavonic language shaped the concept of "Radonitsa" had many, represent the names of all keepers of souls of the dead, as the holiday is rooted in the distant past.
Radonitsa: Traditions
On Radonitsa to come to the cemetery for the dead relatives / istockphoto.com
On Radonitsa to come to the cemetery for the dead relatives / istockphoto.com
On the graves of deceased loved ones on that day brought treats and left them there. It was believed that these treats have helped souls to get energy and go to another world. Our ancestors brought to the churchyard eggs and pancakes, ate part of themselves, and are often left on the graves. In some communities, there was a tradition to break an egg on a stone on the grave and crumble it.
Visit the cemetery on Radonitsa for our ancestors was obligatory ritual. They believed that if that day is not to remember relatives, then they, too, no one remember his.The tradition to commemorate the dead on Radonitsa sanctify in our days. People come to the cemetery, put on graves memorial gifts: krashanki, jelly, candy, cookies, pancakes, pies, bread and other baked goods.
It is believed that on this day the souls of the dead returned to earth to enjoy Easter treats and celebrate the coming of the great Easter.
On Radonitsa decided to distribute alms to the needy so that they have remembered the dead.
On Radonitsa mood should be bright and cheerful. It is necessary to remember the good and funny moments of life of people close to you, who have already passed away.
Radonitsa: customs
Pregnant women on Radonitsa can go to church / istockphoto.com
Pregnant women on Radonitsa can go to church / istockphoto.com
Radonitsa - a Parents' Day, when you have to go to the graves of deceased relatives, remember them, and giving alms to the poor.
Not everyone knows how to ask the other person to remember a deceased relative. To do this, give a treat with the words "Remember the servant of God (name of the dead)." Having tasted the food, man must say "the kingdom of heaven ..." and say the name of the person commemorated.
It is said that on this day the souls of the dead visit their homes. Therefore Radonitsa need to leave the window ajar, leaving the sill plate of sweets, biscuits, eggs and pastries. When put on the table for a funeral meal, do not forget to put on him a number of additional devices, how many people you want to remember.
In some villages in the evening decided to flood the bath, inviting the dead to you go to the steam room.
On Radonitsa can not swear: that you're frustrated soul loved ones who are next to you on this day.
The Church does not welcome alcohol drinking in the cemetery. Generally it believed that drinking at the funeral is not necessary.
Radonitsa: signs and superstitions
Traditions and customs in the Radonitsa / istockphoto.com
On Radonitsa nothing can be sown and planted in the ground. Belarusians there was a strict ban to put something before the holiday. It was believed that one must first bring order to the graves, and then engage in the work in the garden, to the summer was fruitful.Traditions and customs in the Radonitsa / istockphoto.com
If Radonitsa the rain - that's a good sign. Our ancestors grew in the rain and washed "for luck."
If you do not go to the grave of their loved ones and to remember his not on this day, after the death of you, no one will remember.
If the new moon Radonitsa - wait for a good harvest. If the moon is decreasing - a year is a bad harvest.
Who was the first to Radonitsa come to the cemetery, he will receive the protection and appreciation of the dead.
Pregnant women to go to the cemetery Radonitsa strictly prohibited.
You will also be interesting to see the 10 grandmother will take over every day.
