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August 14 is celebrated Honey Spas.Or Makoveya. On this day, believers go to church and consecrate honey, bouquets and fruits, and hostesses bake poppy pies. Since childhood, I remember the holiday this way. Every summer, my sister and I visited my grandmother in the village.

That day, early in the morning, she dressed us in beautiful dresses, collected a large basket of fruit, honey and pies, which she always baked herself. My grandmother made us beautiful flowers.

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And then we went to the church, where the father consecrated our baskets and bouquets. Afterwards, we were happy to go home to eat cakes. We loved this day very much. As a child, we did not know much about this holiday, it turns out that there are many rituals, traditions and prohibitions that are observed by all believers. And today's edition. "Site" He'll tell you about it.

In August, three holidays are celebrated in honor of the Savior, three SaviorsAugust 14 – Honey Savior, August 19 – Apple Savior, and 29 – Nut Savior. Today we will talk about the First Savior. The Church calls it the feast of the life-giving cross of God. Many centuries ago in Constantinople, in the height of the August heat, people died en masse from diseases.

To heal people, a piece of the cross on which Jesus was crucified was taken out of the cathedral and carried it around the city. That's where the name comes from. But people call it a holiday. Honey Savior.This is when beekeepers start collecting honey. Honey was certainly carried to the church, and the hostess prepared various honey treats.



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In addition to honey, in churches on this day consecrate water, poppy and poppies - bouquets of flowers. They must have heads of ripe poppy, a sprig of kalina, a pair of spikelets of wheat or oats, sunflowers and wormwood. Now ready-made makeup can be purchased in the markets, if there is no opportunity to collect a bouquet yourself.

After consecration, makoveichiki become a strong amulet that must be stored in the house, preferably near icons. Under no circumstances should they be thrown away. Below will be a video in which a beautiful woman will show and tell you how to properly assemble the makeup.



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It is believed that the Honey Savior is the wires of summer. From this day on, swallows begin to fly away. Also starting from August 14th. The Assumption Post, which lasts two weeks. Fasting is considered the easiest and most pleasant, because the basis of the table is young potatoes, mushrooms and ripe vegetables and fruits. The Church on this day gives almost complete freedom of action, but some prohibitions still exist.



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Honey Savior bans

1. You can't swim. People believed that summer ends on this day, so you can drown or get sick. But in some areas on this day consecrated water in springs, lakes and rivers. It is believed that bathing after the ceremony will cleanse a person before fasting and give health. After that, you can not swim in water.
2. You can't work and clean the house. All this is better done in advance to rest on the holiday.
3. You can't be angry and swear. This day should be spent in peace and harmony, because all resentments and negative wishes towards other people will return to you a hundredfold.
4. You can’t celebrate and talk loudly. This ban came because on this day they collected honey, and the noise interfered with the process and frightened the bees.
   
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That’s all you need to avoid this day. We also remind that on this day the fast begins, so festive dishes should be appropriate. We recently shared with you a wonderful recipe for lean patties, which will be a great dish on the festive table.



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In addition to the bans, there are also folk signs in which our ancestors believed.

Signs for the Honey Savior.

1. If it rains on that day, there will be no forest fires for a year.
2. They collect poppy on Makovei.
3. The Savior has everything in reserve: rain, wind, and weather.
4. Summer ends on Makovei, autumn begins.
5. In the First Savior, any woman's sin will be forgiven.
   
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Well, we told you everything we knew about this holiday. And now it is time to start preparing: collect or buy bouquets, as well as prepare honey and poppy treats. Just do not overdo it with honey, because even such a healing product can be harmful and dangerous.

Here's the promised video that will help to properly assemble the makovie.

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Spend this wonderful holiday in peace and harmony, celebrating with family and loved ones. Don’t forget to pray and go to church. Have a good holiday!

Do you observe the bans on holidays? Would you like to know about the traditions and rituals of the Apple and Nut Spas? Be sure to tell us in the comments!