December 13, Orthodox Christians celebrate the day of memory of St. Andrew, who was the brother of the Apostle Peter.
history of the holiday
Apostle Andrew since ancient times was especially revered by our ancestors. After all, it was also a lot to educate the Slavs in matters of faith, the apostles after Christ's death to decide who and what country to go. And Andrew the First-Called called because it was first called up from all the disciples of Jesus.
Christians know that St. Andrew is the patron saint of sailors, as well as translators, foreign language teachers. He was particularly hard mother praying about a successful marriage of daughters.
What should be done on the day of St. Andrew
Despite the fact that the Ukrainian tradition on the day of St. Andrew was taken to guess and bite Kalita (a large cake, tie on a string), the Orthodox Church forbids such amusements and entertainment. First, the holiday falls on the Christmas fast, which means peace and the rejection of entertainment. And secondly, divination is a sin.
Therefore, on the day of St. Andrew's better to go to the temple and pray at the service of children. By the way, for unmarried women in this day as a chance to beg yourself good fortune - to meet Mr Right and get married.
Also it is necessary to take a break from the daily hassle and do not work at home.
Since this is the first holiday in the Christmas cycle (follow him Christmas and New Year) you need to cover the festive table, of course, with meatless dishes.
You can bake a cake with apples and poppy seeds. It is believed that if the pastries turn lush and beautiful, something to be good in this house.
And still need to monitor the weather. If December 13 falls and the snow has melted, then lay it another 110 days.
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