Beginning of Advent: the traditions and taboos

Christmas Lent lasts 40 days, it is called Filippov fasting as it begins immediately after the commemoration day of the apostle. This winter fasting for believers is a period of renewal and spiritual unity.

Customs and traditions of Advent

Fasting - a period of abstinence, which traditionally is primarily concerned with the spiritual realm, and only then - the physical. Refusal of fish and meat is intended to help a person to depart from the mundane to the sublime, divine.

Considered a bad omen argument to bypass the trouble side help church or conventional candle - light them in the house every evening

What can we do in Advent?

During Advent need to go to church and thank God for his help. You can ask for the forgiveness of sins, and to pray for the health and happiness of your loved ones. Charitable affairs should make for 40 days, charity is encouraged.

As for diet, remember that currently allow wine and oil can be only on Thursday, Saturdays and Sundays, holidays allowed to add fish dishes, but the meat is under strict ban.

What not to do in Advent?

If you decide to stick to the post, eliminate from your diet meat, poultry, milk and eggs. Fasting against their will is not permitted, each person must make a decision voluntarily and only after he feels the inner readiness to similar restrictions.

The Church strongly recommends to refrain from bad language, no swearing or offend others, we can not intrigue, revenge, committing sins - every evil in this period will turn against man himself and make him suffer.

Alcoholism is one of the most serious sins. Therefore, Advent is prohibited to abuse alcohol.

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