January 11 is the day of remembrance of 14 thousand children killed by Herod. This date is known as Day of the Killing of the Babies, or Scary Day. What absolutely must not be done on January 11
In vain, you consider the scariest day of the year - Halloween. It turns out that the Orthodox consider 11 January to be such a day. It was on this day that a terrible tragedy happened long ago - Tsar Herod ordered to kill 14 thousand babies.
As the Gospel of Matthew tells, the Magi, when they presented their gifts to little Jesus Christ, did not tell Herod about where he was. The angry king ordered the killing of all babies in Bethlehem under the age of two. The church honors the murdered children as martyrs.
But the Son of God was saved. An angel who appeared to Joseph ordered the family to flee to Egypt.
Don'ts on January 11
Our ancestors considered this date the most unfortunate day of the year. They tried not to appoint any important events for it. People believed that evil spirits were activated on this day. To protect themselves from it, they kindled a fire. Alternatively, you can light candles in your apartment in the evening.
In the dark, they tried not to leave the house without special need.
It was also considered a bad omen to sprinkle salt. People tried not to quarrel, because any quarrel could turn into a huge scandal, which could have long-lasting consequences.
Another ban on this day is to borrow money and collect debt.
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