Honey Spas: the main traditions of the holiday

What not to do.

On 14 August, the Ukrainians will celebrate the Honey Spas in the nation – Macovei. Traditionally in churches consecrate water, flowers, and Mac. This day also begins the Dormition fast – it will last for two weeks.

Earlier in the day our ancestors started to collect honey from beehives and honeycomb in a beehive. They all gathered near the water, ate the honey, sang songs. Definitely baked products with poppy seeds. Special prohibitions in Honey Spas no. The Church gives almost complete freedom of action, but there are some signs of people.

Honey Spas what not to do on 14 August

It is impossible to be angry and swear

Especially with family and relatives. It is believed that on this day all the negative wishes of others will return a hundredfold.

Should not swim

People believed that Honey Spas summer ends. You can drown or get sick. This is due to the fact that the nights begin to cool.

It is impossible to speak loudly, loudly celebrate

Bees react badly to it. As the day collecting honey, the noise complicates the procedure.

It is not necessary to work and clean the house

It is better to finish the day before. As with any religious holiday, people need to relax.

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