The Five Most Important Things to Do Before Christmas, January 7 Bashny.Net

Christmas is considered by all believers as the most important holiday. Adults and children are waiting for it even more than a New Year or a birthday. This year, Ukraine completely switched to the celebration of Christmas on December 25. But many people, honoring the traditions of their parents, are going to celebrate Christmas 2024 January 7th. What do you need to remember when preparing for the brightest holiday of the year? Today's edition. "Site" He will tell you the basic rules of Christmas.



The feast of Christmas represents the birth of Jesus Christ on earth by the Virgin Mary. According to ancient legends, the birth of the baby was announced by a guiding star, which led the Magi to the barn where Jesus was born. This is a very beautiful legend, which is passed down from generation to generation, and every year we wait for that very guiding bright star. Jesus was sent to earth to pass through earthly life and teach people faith and love. He sacrificed his life for the sake of mankind, and therefore this holiday is considered the brightest and kindest. Since ancient times, hostess very carefully prepared for the celebration of Christmas.



Christmas 2024 The first thing to do is clean your house. We need to throw away everything old and broken. Blow all the dust and wash the floors to shine. The house should not have dirty dishes or dirty things. The decoration of the house should be different from the New Year. Often, a bright star was hung on the top of the tree as the main symbol that marked the appearance of Jesus on earth. You can also place toys and silhouettes of angels around the house. If there are children in the house, you can attract them to make Christmas decorations. Often in the house installed Vertep, which placed the figures of the baby, the Virgin Mary, the Magi, animals and angels.



It is very important that there are many candles in the house at Christmas. They symbolize the light that helps travelers in the night to find their way. On January 6, it is customary to prepare a festive dinner called a supper. Traditionally, the table should have 12 dishes, symbolizing the 12 apostles. Under the tablecloth put fresh straw to attract wealth in the family. Before dinner, the whole family gathered to read prayers. After the first meal you had to try, there was Kutya. Each housewife has her own recipe for kutya, which is passed on from generation to generation.



After the whole family went to church for the night service. This is an unusual service that glorifies Christ. After the service, the whole family gathered at the festive table and wished each other health and well-being. It was very important that the table was very generously set. The hostess cooked their best dishes. It was pies, pancakes, and baked goose with apples. Be sure to have fish baked or fried on the table. It was very important to treat everyone who passed by the house this evening. In Russia, it was customary to carol this evening, and the hosts treated the carolers with all sorts of goodies and sweets.



Dress this evening better in bright new clothes. Christmas is a celebration of light and goodness. There was also a time for charity this evening. We had to feed the homeless animals and birds. They often visited relatives who could no longer move. They also served beggars near the church. Jesus loved all people equally, regardless of their wealth.



There are also bans on Christmas, things you can’t do. On this day you can not clean, wash, sew or do other needlework. You can not cut your hair on this day, otherwise you can get sick. You can also not buy strings or ropes and throw away garbage. All this can bring disaster to the family. Every family that honors the traditions of their ancestors has its own rules for celebrating the Nativity of Christ. What traditions do you have in your family? Share in the comments your signs and rules for Christmas.