Memorial service for our people is an ancient rite, which is aimed at remembering the deceased person. It is believed that on the 40th day after death, the soul falls on the court to God , where it decides where it will fall. With the performance of the wake-up, a lot of superstitions are connected, one of which explains that they give out for 40 days after death.
Probably, everyone losing a loved one, thought about what to do with his things. It is simply impossible to keep them, but to throw it out is a pity and even embarrassing, because for someone they were valuable.
What is given for a wake for 40 days?
Among the people there are many different rituals, and some of them, to put it mildly, are strange. For example, there is information that after a remembrance, it is necessary to distribute to all those present the dishes from which they ate. In fact, this is not only strange, but also dangerous. The whole point is that the dishes are considered to be a direct participant of the ritual and if her person takes with them, then he draws to himself trouble, namely death. Even if some food is taken, the plate in which it was brought must be returned.
In Orthodox traditions, there is a version that is distributed for 40 days and whether it should be done at all. According to the existing information, within 40 days after the death of a loved one, it is necessary to disassemble and distribute the things of the deceased to needy people, asking them to pray for the soul. Such a ritual is considered a good deed, which is counted in the decision of the further fate of the soul. For yourself, you can leave the most valuable things in memory, something relatives and friends can take for themselves, and what is not useful should be carried to the church .
It is worth noting that in the Bible there is no information about whether it is necessary to distribute things after 40 days, so this is a purely personal decision. The only recommendation - do not throw anything away, but rather give things to those who they still can come in handy.