On Christmas Eve, the eve of one of the most anticipated and bright holidays in the Orthodox Church, it is a very special day! After all, January 6 the entire world freezes in anticipation of the great miracle - the birth of the Son of God. Our ancestors on this day was associated a lot of trouble. It was necessary not only to prepare a holy-night with 12 meatless dishes, but also take the time to festive meals, which were put on the table on January 7th. Therefore, it is on women's shoulders went all the worries. And how in the pre-Christmas mess do not forget about yourself, do not lose the spirit of Christmas, which fills the soul with light?
Very simple. First, to help in the preparation for the holiday we call all the relatives to help. And secondly, we listen to the advice that has collected for you favorite website Kolobok.ua.
What to do on Christmas Eve
Preferably before January 6 girls and women necessarily confess and take communion. Men that rule also applies. BUT! As the woman in the increasingly busy preparing food for the holiday, for her purification using confession of the soul and the body needed the most. It is believed that this will help to prepare meals that will bring health to all members of the household and guests.
On Christmas Eve, it is desirable for women to get up as early as possible. After washing, it is necessary to read the obligatory prayers, and as long as households rose, and have time to cook kutyu uzvar. As our ancestors - "to Skhid Sontsya kutya Got pokutі stand on." By the way, the process of cooking in modern housewives can be greatly facilitated if the evening pour cold water and wheat, and dried fruits. If you have time to cook kutyu to wake the whole family, in your home all year round will be prosperity and health.
Cook holiday meals it is imperative to a good mood. And even if you are with someone quarreled the day before - always reconciled. Christmas - a celebration of reconciliation and faith in miracles.
Also on Christmas Eve, women should give up... coffee. Yes, it is from this beloved by many beverage. The fact that on 6 January, our ancestors did not eat until then, until the first star rises. And since many of us can no longer refuse to eat (due to various reasons, including because of the disease), so you can make a small gift - to give up one day from the usual pleasure. And it will help to fully feel the spirit of Christmas.
On Christmas Eve, women can not clean the house, or quarrels will arise out of nowhere. And to complete all the preparations to be 15.00. After all, from this point on in the temples begins preparation for the solemn service.
Also, January 6 it is necessary to go to church to pray for loved ones. Bring a spouse, children, and let it become a family tradition that brings together family. And even if you can not stand the whole service, do not worry. On this day, the most important thing - the desire!
Covering a table for dinner, be sure to choose the most beautiful tablecloth, arrange the festive dishes and dress up themselves so that the husband gasped with delight. New and elegant clothes for girls - it's a sure sign that the future husband will be secured. But for married women - it is a guarantee that the house will be prosperity all year.
Also remember that Christmas Eve - holiday warm and so turn out the light, light the candles in the house, filling it with live fire. By the way, our ancestors believed that live fire - it is also a protection against evil spirits.
Whatever it was, albeit on Christmas Eve in your home burning candles, sounds of happy children laughing and bright Christmas fills the heart with love and compassion. Happy Holidays!
And be sure to ask, what you can and can not do in the Orthodox Christmas.
