Traditions that are characteristic of the "pre-consecrated" period are due to our ancestors-Slavs. They attached great importance to rituals and rituals, and despite the adoption of Orthodoxy, many of them have survived to this day. These include the ancient tradition of generosity.
What number should be generous?
We annually celebrate New Year and Christmas, but for our pagan ancestors the beginning of the New Year was associated with the day of the god Veles, which falls on January 14 according to the modern calendar. Veles is one of the central deities of the Slavic pantheon. He was the patron of animal husbandry, agriculture, as well as poets and storytellers. There were many opportunities to "appease" this god. So, for example, when harvesting grain, often left a thin strip of uncompressed as a victim and called it "Velesovaya beard". On the eve of this day, the peasants and landowners were engaged in affairs that were of a ritual character. On this day, they circled the young animals that had not been adapted to this, and sprinkled themselves and animals with water, asking the gods to give them health and protection from their ailments.
The fires were lit, the ashes were then sprinkled with arable land for fertility, the remains of straw from the fires were given to domestic cattle to be "born" well.
In the evening, dinner was prepared, usually pies with various fillings. In the same period, at night from the 13th day it was necessary to start to give generous.
What number do they send?
The evening of January 13 was considered bright and generous for our ancestors, because at that time the fast connected with the Christmas holiday was already coming to an end. Tasty and various dishes were prepared for dinner. Therefore, during this period, the girls and girls rallied, trying on different images, and walked around the neighbors with songs, dances and wishes of all blessings. Usually the text of these wishes was passed from word of mouth to many generations. The hosts, for this, gave pre-cooked generous gifts and treats. What is the number of girls who are going to give money?
Children, whether boys or girls, usually cheer on the morning of January 14. At this time, little boys usually stand under the windows of houses and also perform ritual songs. And of course, receive from the owner of the house a reward in the form of a gift.
It was considered a bad sign not to give food for your own well-being and especially not to let those who glorify the house. This, according to the beliefs of our ancestors, threatened with failures and lack of prosperity in the house for the whole next year.
What number are generous and glorified?
At the same time, it is important to know the number of people who are sowing, caressing and cheering, because these rituals are very similar and go one after another.
So the morning of January 14, it is customary to come to the neighboring houses and sow the grain on the floor, thereby calling for a well-fed and prosperous life for the owners. However, only boys and men are engaged in this, for which they also receive gifts.
Caroling takes place traditionally before the saints. In the title of this action it is easy to read the name of the ancient Slavic god of fun and patron of the feats of arms of Kolyada. These days, "mummers" are walking around neighbors' homes and sentences wishing the owners health and prosperity. The main attributes of the outfits
Now you, armed with all knowledge, imbued with the ancient rites of your ancestors, you can safely go to neighbors, friends and give a good mood and wishes of all the best.