What is strictly forbidden to do on Easter: on the bright feast of the Resurrection of Christ and speech can not be.

We are approaching such a long-awaited and beloved by everyone. Easter, which in 2018 falls on April 8.

The Bright Resurrection of Christ is the greatest day for any Christian who stands a step above even Christmas. It is a time of joy and love, and a tribute to Jesus himself, who gave his life for us.





There are many opinions about How to celebrate Easter properly. Someone arranges big feasts and does not deny himself anything on this day, and someone first goes to church.

Folk superstitions preserved from pagan times are closely intertwined with the true traditions of the Orthodox Church, so it is very difficult to determine what is right and what is wrong. So how to celebrate this holiday, what can be done on Easter, and what can not?





Today's edition. "Site" I want to share with you, dear reader, a little bit of knowledge. How best to spend Easter What not to do on this beautiful day. Save it, you'll need it!

In the Bright Resurrection of Christ, the most important thing to remember is that this is the time to rejoice, remembering the Resurrection of Christ. All other restrictions and prohibitions follow from this.

The celebration lasts all week (Bright Week), so the prohibitions are valid for the whole period of the festival.

Easter bans

1. You can’t argue with someone or offend someone. If you have old resentments, try to let them go and forgive them.
   
   
   
   
2. On this day, you cannot be greedy and mean. Since ancient times, it was customary to share food with the poor and needy. And this is not just about money or food – give your smile to everyone around you, forgive everyone who asks for it. In short, try to give everything you can.
   
   
   
   
3. You can not swear, be sad and indulge in despondency. All seven days you need to be as kind as possible, so as not to overshadow the bright holiday for others.
   
   
   
   
4. You cannot get drunk and indulge in excess. Everything should be in moderation - food, alcohol. The priests say that it is better to drink only wine from alcohol during this period, leaving vodka for other periods.
   
   
   
   
5. You can't work at the expense of the holiday. However, if you have working hours on a schedule, then there is nothing wrong. But if there is no great need, it is better to devote this time to communicating with friends and family. The Church does not prohibit work on this day, but the clergy recommend that household chores be postponed to another day.
   
   
   
   
6. You can't clean. But there are also nuances: do not clean up in the full sense of the word, devoting half a day to washing floors and wiping dust. Of course, this does not apply to small household issues. Although, if it doesn't stop you from being in a festive mood, it's okay. In any case, this is not a ban, but a moral advice.
   
   
   
   
7. You can't go to the cemetery. The Church forbids this week to hold memorial services and mourn the dead. For sorrow is contrary to the spirit of the feast, the joy of the Resurrection of Christ from the dead.
   
   
   
   
8. You can also not lead an intimate life. Sexual activity is prohibited throughout the week. Two spouses should give up their intimate life. This is by mutual consent.
   
   
   
   
9. It is also worth mentioning that it is forbidden to keep holy in the church. Sacred can only those products that were excluded from the diet in Lent. Alcohol is a complete taboo. Once it was customary to sanctify only sweet bread (kulich), eggs, meat, cheese and milk, and now put everything in the basket.
   
   
   
   You should not put in the Easter basket: alcohol, because in the church there is no place for drunks; money and other material values; blood sausage, it is not recognized by Orthodox ministers as fit for consumption. Do not bless salt and pepper, as these products were not prohibited during fasting.
   
   Putting these products in the Easter basket is more a folk tradition than a church tradition. Do not bring fruits and vegetables to church.
   
   
   
   
   
   
10. You can't throw away the remains of Easter food. As a rule, after a festive feast there are remains of food - cakes, Easter, eggs. Do not throw away everything that is left uneaten! Do not even send eggshells to the trash! All remaining food is given to birds or animals.
    
    
    
    
    
    

I also suggest you familiarize yourself with 21 inspirational ideas on how to decorate the Easter basket with your own hands using flowers. When I look at them, spring blooms in my soul!







I sincerely wish you that this festival brought happiness and joy to your home!

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