The holiday, which is especially important for Christians, celebrated on 21 September. And it is very touching and tender. The fact is that in this day marks the birth of the Virgin Mary, which later became the mother of Jesus Christ.
And, besides, it is also the first holiday in the new church year, which begins on September 1, old style.
HISTORY OF THE HOLIDAY. Once upon a time in Nazareth lived an elderly pair of Joachim and Anna. They lived their lives without children and is very worried about this. The fact that the children of the Jews were considered a blessing of God, and the priests childless family could even refuse to accept gifts.
Actually, what happened to Joachim, when he brought gifts to the Temple, and they did not accept the high priest. Cried Anna found out about it. And at that moment it was an angel who remarked: "You will conceive and give birth to a daughter, blessed, above all. Through her will be blessed of God, and all the nations of the earth. Through her it will be given to all people to salvation. Her name is Mary. " For Joachim, too, an angel appeared and promised at that time that he had a child will soon appear.
Indeed, after nine months in the family of Joakim and Anna he had a daughter, who became the hope for all the inhabitants of the land.
What should be done that day. Christians revere Mary not only as the Mother of God and Mother of God, but also consider "molitvennitsey" and defender of women and children before God.
Therefore, the fair sex is especially important to remember this holiday. And September 21 opportunities they need to go to the temple service. To pray for the family, children, and just thank the Lord and Our Lady for everything.
It is believed that the prayer on this day the most powerful, and special relief given to those who told the Virgin Mary about their worries. In the old days girls in this day and prayed fervently to marry well.
And certainly you need to cover a festive table even on this day. Our ancestors believed that the hospitable feast, the richer the harvest next year. But this food should be lean: it is impossible that day to cook any meat or dairy foods. Prohibited use of alcohol.
Back in the day it is necessary to go on a visit. If possible, note the attention of parents and grandparents. In this case, it is necessary to treat the young and to listen to what say relatives and grown wise life relatives.
The sunrise by the river in the day - a very good sign. For unmarried women is a sign of the imminent marriage. And for married - the chance to defer the arrival of old age. However, for them to do more should wash with water from the river.
What not to do on this day. You can not swear and quarrel, to sort things out. All day long it is necessary to devote to pure thoughts and good deeds. You can not clean the house and work. Daily activities better to postpone for later.
SIGNS THAT DAY. And finally, on the day of the Nativity of the Mother of God can predict what will be the autumn. If September 21 will be sunny and warm weather, the fall will continue to please clear weather and comfortable temperatures.
