September 11 in the national calendar of the Slavs called the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, and the Church commemorates the Beheading of John the Baptist. September 11 is considered one of the most dangerous days, when many things are forbidden to do so as not to attract sickness and trouble.
Church believes Beheading of John the Baptist one of the great festivals, when the revered memory of the martyrdom of the prophet John the Baptist, who was beheaded by order of Herod the Tetrarch. In people, this day was called Beheading of St. John the Baptist and followed the strictest rules. And the people, and the Church with reverence for the traditions and superstitions of that day.
The church denies any popular superstition.According to church rules September 11 must adhere to strict fasting, undo fun and hard work, spend the day in prayer, go to church, visit relatives, to help those in need. John the Baptist, pray for headaches and for children.
The Slavs Beheading of St. John the Baptist is one of the most dangerous days,for it has long has its own traditions and signs that the people are trying to strictly observe, not to bring trouble on yourself and loved ones.
September 11 is considered late summer and early autumn, today "man meets autumn, a woman of his own - an Indian summer begins." This day is also called Ivan cabs, Poletovschik, Flight, John the Baptist, John the Baptist, John the Baptist, Ivan Dry, Midsummer's Day, Ivan - autumn Torzhok, Ivan lean, hairs, Golovostenie, Ivan, Ivan the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, Ivan prisech, Olysi (s) Que, Olysiky, prisech, Beheading
Chief ban on Beheading of St. John the Baptist - You can not use sharp-edged objects - a pair of scissors, a knife to cut and eat everything that is circular in shape, resembling the severed head of the prophet.
Beheading of St. John the Baptist was considered unlucky, wounds received in this day for a long time did not heal, today you can not have fun, drinking alcohol, singing and dancing - it was during the feast, then dance Salome beheaded John the Baptist.
A child born September 11 predicted the unfortunate fate. To protect the child from harm, happy baby chose a strong name- named in honor of the prophet - Iwanami boys, girls, Ivanka.
On that day we did not go into the woods and did not go down to the cellar, because they were afraid of snakes and evil spirits, who hide in their burrows for the winter.
Today did not start any important matters: did not work in the field and in the garden, not journeyed not satisfied with the wedding or celebrating any fun. Mistresses were not accepted for sewing and embroidery, not combed their hair.
What not to do on September 11, according to national signs
11 prohibitions on September 11:
• Round do not eat so do not put on the table, otherwise trouble knocking home.
• borrow money do not give and do not give anything out of the house, so you do not wander in poverty.
• New cases do not start - they will not go.
• On the Beheading of St. John the Baptist to wait a little to get a haircut, or hair gets messed up, spit the liquid becomes.
• use a knife to forget Beheading of St. John the Baptist, and the knife will cut you.
• can not be fun in the day of the feast, otherwise the whole year proplachesh.
• A child born on that day, Ivan, Call to protect him from any harm.
• Red did not eat or drink, to John not to offend.
• The wines do not drink, or you will become a drunkard.
• The forest does not go, there are going to snake before wintering.
• The long journey is not sent - will not be a happy journey.
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