Do's and Don'ts on Forgiveness Sunday

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Forgiveness Sunday is the last day of Maslenitsa. What needs to be done, and also what is not allowed on Forgiveness Sunday, which falls in 2020 on March 1, is important for every person to know.

Traditions of the last day of Maslenitsa

The main tradition of the Forgiveness Resurrection among Christians is visiting the temple where the divine service is held. Next is the Chin of Forgiveness. The priest will read a prayer and ask for forgiveness from everyone who came to the service. The rest will also start asking each other for forgiveness.

Among the things to do on Forgiveness Sunday is to bring goodness and mercy. This is how you should spend your day:

• give alms;
• feed the hungry;
• help everyone who needs help;
• give old things free of charge to those people to whom they may be useful.

After returning home from the temple, you should ask for forgiveness from your family and friends. It is important to understand that you need to ask for forgiveness properly, sincerely.

Forgiveness Sunday is the last day of Maslenitsa, which marks the end of festivities and fun, as well as the beginning of preparations for Great Lent, when you need to infringe on yourself in many ways.

As for the pagans, it was customary for them to say goodbye to winter and meet spring. Currently, the tradition of cheerfully celebrating Maslenitsa has been preserved. The main customs that have come down to our days from the pagans:

• conducting noisy festivities accompanied by dances, songs, contests and competitions;
• burning a stuffed animal in front of a huge number of people;
• burying the ashes in the ground so that it can bring a bountiful harvest this year.

What actions are prohibited

In addition to the fact that there is a list of necessary actions and rules for Forgiveness Sunday, it is also established what cannot be done on this day. In order for the holiday to pass as established by church laws, it is not necessary:

• perform work on the land plot, as well as with the land of the house;
• drink alcohol;
• go to bed after midnight;
• swear, quarrel, get angry or hide resentment against someone;
• think badly;
• work around the house (except for cooking) and in the area around the house;
• engage in heavy physical labor.

It is important to know what not to do on Forgiveness Sunday and those who are going to fast start this period with a pure soul and a kind heart.

Signs

According to popular beliefs, a person preparing for Great Lent had to eat any food he wanted all day long. And the next day, a period of strict abstinence began, in particular, the rejection of animal products.

There is one sign on Forgiveness Sunday, indicating that after a festive feast, you cannot remove from the table. If you leave all the appliances and food, then throughout the year the family will be dominated by prosperity and material security.

There is a sign associated with weather conditions. If the weather is sunny and warm on Forgiveness Sunday, the summer will be hot and the harvest will be rich.

If during the whole week women baked good and tasty pancakes, then the next year will delight you with a generous harvest, and financial well-being will reign in the family.

Depending on the appearance and taste of the pancakes, it was possible to determine what the future will be like:

1. If the first pancake that a woman baked does not stick to the pan, this is a sign that an unmarried girl from this family will officially marry.
2. If the pancake does not move away from the surface of the pan, then the girl will remain unmarried for several more years, according to popular belief.
3. Depending on how many holes appeared in the pancake during cooking, so many children will be born in this family in the current year.
4. The future was also determined by the color of the first cooked pancake. If it is burnt or rosy, all family members will be healthy. The pale pancake suggested that someone would get sick in the near future. A thick and thick pancake - for a rich and fun life. If the first pancake turned out to be thin, then this year there will be difficulties.

Summarize

1. In 2020, Forgiveness Sunday falls on March 1st. On this day, you need to go to church for divine services, ask for forgiveness and forgive loved ones, relatives and all those who have ever offended.
2. On this day, you cannot swear, use foul language, think badly and conflict with people. You can not drink alcohol, fall asleep after midnight, engage in physical labor, work around the house and with the land.
3. On Forgiveness Sunday, it is customary for Christians to pray, give alms, and help those in need.
4. In paganism, this day was the last day of winter, and also an occasion to meet spring. The main custom is burning stuffed animals, merry and noisy festivities.
5. There are many folk signs on this day that will help you know your future. Depending on the weather, it was possible to understand whether the year would be fruitful or not. By the appearance and taste of the pancakes, one could find out how things would turn out in the family with money, health and replenishment of the clan.