January 25 the Orthodox Church honors the holy martyr Tatiana, and the people say - Student Day. What are the traditions of the holiday, what you can and can not do on this day?
Holy Tatiana was a Christian and a lifetime devoted to the care of the sick, helping the poor and needy, then became abbess at the temple. When the power of Rome came to Alexander Severus, began the persecution of Christians. Tatiana was captured and brutally tortured, they urged to renounce his faith, but she was adamant and read Prayer to Jesus Christ.In all the torture she remained alive, because every time the Lord sent her healing. Still, Tatiana was executed, since Tatiana martyr canonized and revered every year on 25 January. Tatyana's Day - Time students, it is the holy Tatiana students find their defender and protector. With these two holidays it is related many traditions and rituals.
What should be done in the day Tatiana 2019
Students need to go on this day in church and light a candle patron and intercessor students - Saint Tatiana, ask for help in their studies, a clear mind and a good memory.
By tradition, the hostess at this day to bake bread and gingerbread in the shape of the sun - it makes spring a little closer, and the sun outside the window - brighter and warmer. Each family member should be sure to try a slice of the "sun".
About bread as there is a sign, if the bread is good will rise, then the owners will be successful and happy year.
At Tatiana's day to cook a delicious dinner and feed all the family members, even those who are not there, you need to leave them a plate of food on the table.
That day can not be anyone to deny requests, especially if you ask for food.
At Tatiana's Day to find the highest point in the county and make a wish, looking at the sun, if it is sincere and from the heart, you will surely be fulfilled.
Our ancestors on this day there was a very interesting tradition, despite the fact that cleaning that day under the ban, it was customary to beat and clean rugs. They then exhibited in the yard and on the rug guy was able to see which of the girls will be the mistress and wife.
Traditionally, girls who have chosen a groom, master small whisk their feathers and scraps of fabric underlay and quietly into the house of the potential groom. It was believed that if you could crank it all quietly, that guy is sure to become her husband and family life will be very happy.
On this day for the birthday girl Tatiana baked loaf on which predicts fate. If a loaf of rising mound in the center - the girl was waiting for good luck and happy life; if the pastry is smooth and flawless - the year will be relaxed and happy; and if cracked loaf - coming trials and difficulties; but if the crust is too blushed and even burnt - it means that the girl is ready to accept everything that has prepared her life, this was a happy sign.
Tatyana's name day on January 25, the site kolobok It joins the congratulations and birthday girl offers beautiful congratulations on Angela Tatiana.
What not to do on St. Tatiana's Day?
At Tatiana's Day can not bicker and quarrel, especially with loved ones, you should try to spend the day in a calm and friendly mood.
This day should not be removed to wash, do manual labor or craft.
But on the eve of a must bring the house in order and to get out, because the mess in the holiday can bring you troubles and problems.
You can not refuse to this day to help those who ask. Our ancestors believed that denying or ignoring a request, you can get into trouble themselves.
Signs for students
Students this day is celebrated especially noisy on a student tradition, on the day the student can not even touch the abstracts from the lectures.
It is believed that it is a holiday at the last page of record book is necessary to draw a house with a pipe, the longer will be the smoke, the easier and more successful learning in the new year.
Folk omens on Tatyana's Day
The people believe that the girl who was born on January 25 will be an excellent hostess and wife.
If Tatiana frosty and sunny day - will be a good crop year.
If this day is a snow - summer is rainy and cool.
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