Introduction in temple Presvjatoj of the virgin is celebrated annually by the Orthodox Church on December 4. This is one of the twelve most important Church holidays.
Signs and traditions to the Introduction in temple Presvjatoj of the virgin
This holiday is especially revered by women. It is believed that it protects woman’s lot and destiny. Traditionally, women Introduction in temple Presvjatoj of the virgin on December 4 are going to the temple. It is believed that prayers to the virgin Mary with all my heart on this day, charming will be heard.
In the temple of the blessed virgin Mary is popular among the people. Therefore, there is a lot of folk traditions and take on the day. Our ancestors called this day the “Gates of winter”. It is believed that since then, the winter finally sets in, thaws already not be expected ahead of the cold and blizzards.
The people in the temple of the blessed virgin like to arrange celebrations. People ride on a sled, organize gatherings, fairs. Traditionally the people cook in this day and sbiten cakes with berry filling. And on some of the pies, our ancestors loved to guess. They put in some of the pies a coin, and who gets a pie, she will be happy.
Folk omens
The people there is a belief that nature begins to rejoice in this day, and at midnight from 3 to 4 December for a while willow blossoms.
– If this day it stings a frost and the sun is shining, it’s a good sign – it means the following summer will be warm and productive.
– If this day hard frost, we should expect frost until Christmas.
In the Introduction the frost – all holidays frosty, heat all the holidays warm.
There is also a lot of will, and the weather 4 Dec
If by this time already established the cold, then said:
– The introduction came – winter brought.
– Introduction – thick ledene.
– *Vvedenskaya cold gloves the man wore, cold set, winter on the mind guided.
– If the Introduction will lie deep winter, deep prepare bins – will be a rich harvest of crops.
But if the Introduction had a thaw, then said:
– *Vvedenskaya cold winter do not put.
The introduction breaks ledene.
– Before the Introduction if the snow comes then melts.
What not to do in the Introduction in temple Presvjatoj of the virgin
In this celebration the Church warns against the active amusements. In 2017, the number of holiday falls on a weekday, however, it is better to try to get as close to the soul of perception of events of the Introduction. If there is no possibility in the morning to visit the temple, it can be done the day before in the evening, served the vigil service with Litia.
In addition, on this festive day, it is better not to plan those ordinary cases which can be easily transferred to another. Free time to go visit elderly relatives and friends, make calls to those who have been waiting for your news.
Good for the soul in this day to forget about alms to the needy. Moreover, it does not have to be monetary giving. You can keep asking for food, treats, and warm thing – socks, mittens.
Absolutely not: as is well known in the Christmas post weddings are not performed, so to Church to get married in this festive day. But bans on baptism on this day no. If there is a need of the sacrament of Baptism this day (over the sick, over the baby), it is possible to do. The sacrament of Holy Unction can also be performed on this day.
But that is not recommended to do so is to engage in economic Affairs – to wash, to sew, to clean, collect firewood, and doing any other work associated with friction or beating.
In the folk tradition celebrates this time – it is not necessary to lend money.
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