On the second week after the light of Easter, on the 9 th day, Tuesday, traditionally celebrated Radonitsa. This year that day falls on April 17.
On this day people gather families take Krashenki and cakes to include them on the graves of loved ones and share with them the joy of Christ's resurrection. Memorial day, as they are called Farewell or Grobki, Fomin last all week.
You must do on this day?
Usually it begins with a commemoration Saturday of the first week after Easter. This happens because many now go on weekdays to work and go to the cemetery on Tuesday did not have the opportunity.
On Tuesday, the second week comes Radonitsa. The name of the day comes from the two words "race" and "joy". This means that you need to spend the day with family - the living and departed from us to another world, and in any case not be given to sadness and discouragement.
It is believed that on this day come to the cemetery only need through the front gate. At the entrance of the cross three times. And at the exit - to do the same, turning his face to the graves. Sign of the cross - is respect for the dead. Houses svyachenoy need water three times to wash hands and face.
On this day, you can put things in order on the graves of loved ones to remove faded grass, plant flowers. But it is better to do it ahead of time, and in Radonitsa only bring flowers: decorate the grave wreath, to remember loved ones.
Good to go to the memorial week churchPut a candle for the dead relatives.
It is also good to share with your family what is happening in your life, or say grace. By tradition, at the grave decided to leave cakes and Krashenki so that anyone could remember the dead.
In addition, in this day well giving alms to the needy and to those who ask. It is also an ancient custom. The Church teaches that alms in memory of the departed, is also important as a prayer for the repose of their souls.
Therefore, in no case can not drive out those who walk through the cemetery, and collects just left victuals.
What not to do?
- This memorial days, not a picnic. Therefore, a memorial meal to better organize the house, not in the cemetery. Or at least, if this is not possible, to do without the use of alcoholic beverages and a minimum number of products.
- You can not quarrel, swear and cuss.
- You can not be sad. Remembering loved ones, it should be done with joy and warmth.
- You can not call the dead departed, better call them brother-relatives or acquaintances.
- In the funeral days you can not dig a vegetable garden. All sown and planted bad will rise and give birth.
