August is rich in religious holidays. In this month, there are three Spas dedicated to the gifts of nature: Honey , Apple and Nut. These products embody harvesting and play a huge role in people's nutrition.
Of all the salvations, people singled out the Apple, because it is rich in signs and has a variety of traditions of celebration. Spas is celebrated on August 19. According to Orthodox customs, the celebration of the Apple salvation coincides with the day of the Transfiguration of the Lord, and in the national calendar - with the wires of the summer. Before the triumph, it is forbidden to eat the fruits of a new crop. When Apple begins to save, you must necessarily eat apples and other fruits, lit during the Liturgy. Also, apples are recommended to treat relatives, friends, friends, beggars and orphans. It is better even if you first give try the apples or dishes from them to the needy, and then try them yourself.
Since Apple rescued coincides with the Uspensky fast, it is forbidden to eat meat, butter and milk. However, the allowed products can easily be replaced by mushrooms, berries, fruits and vegetables. By the way, for two weeks of the Uspensky post, only on August 19 you can eat fish without fear of violating the rules of abstinence. On Apple saved it is recommended to prepare jams, jams, apple pies and pies, various desserts.
How did the Apple saved?
Many holidays have their own legend, not an exception and Apple saved. The history of the holiday falls at a time when Christ was preparing his disciples for the coming events. There is a legend that the Messiah ascended with his closest disciples John, Peter and Jacob to Mount Tabor for traditional prayer. The tired apostles fell asleep and did not find the moment when the Transfiguration of the Lord began. They awoke from the radiance - the unusual light that Christ studied. Near the teacher, the apostles noticed Elijah and Moses talking with him about going to Jerusalem to perform the feat of redemption. Suddenly, a fog descended on the mountain, and the apostles heard the voice of the Lord: "This is my chosen son, in whom I am well pleased." The disciples were frightened, fell prostrate and lay until Jesus touched them. The saint asked them not to talk about what had happened until the execution was completed. Thus, the disciples became the first people who realized that Jesus was the Son of God. This is the reason for the celebration of Apple salvage.
In Russia, he saved the most marked days of summer. On the day when Apple was celebrated, holidays were held in the villages, which praised not only a religious festival, but also the coming of autumn. Peasants watched the sunset and as soon as the sun was compared to the horizon, they began to sing songs and congratulate each other.
Apple saved: traditions and omens
On the second saved it is customary to treat everyone with apples and of course they are themselves. Together with apples, relatives and friends can be given souvenir apples, textiles with a picture of fruits. Apple symbolizes the fertility and well-being of the family, so you want the best for your relatives.
In addition to apple treats and souvenirs, Apple Saved has many more signs that are customary to come true. The main signs are the following:
If you celebrate this save, then in addition to treats include evening walks. Go to the park to spend a warm summer and meet the autumn. Watching the sunset, thank nature for its abundance and gifts and ask that all other months are generous and blessed.