Maundy Thursday is part of the Orthodox tradition and one of the days of Holy Week, which is a time for purification before Easter. the year for Orthodox Christians – the Resurrection from the dead of Jesus Christ, who sacrificed himself in the name of the human race.
They say that if we leave the house dirty on this day, the whole year will be marked by confusion, quarrels and mud.
That is why exactly these things are not done on Maundy Thursday, according to folk traditions:
From the beginning of Thursday, until the coming of Easter, you can take nothing out of the house, and especially you must not borrow money, nor lend money. This is a bad omen.
You should not share dishes or products even with relatives or neighbors.
You may not leave soaked, wet clothes that you have not been able to iron out on the night of Maundy Thursday to Good Friday, nor should you leave dishes unwashed.
As in the rest of the days of Holy Week, on Thursday you cannot have fun, you celebrate feasts, songs and dances.
Do not eat fatty food on this day.
It is highly recommended that you do the following:
It is crucial to clean this day in the morning. So, even if you don’t have time to go to work, you can at least do something at home first! You can, for example, wash the dishes and take out the trash.
The bravest to dive into the sea, river, or pool on Maundy Thursday. Our ancestors believed that this ritual would help you “wash away all diseases.”
Maundy Thursday – the most suitable day of the year to cut the hair of small children for the first time. The villagers consider the day “lucky” and even shear their cattle then.
To have money until next Easter, count the money you have three times! If possible, also rearrange the furniture.
This is the best day to remove the oath from your enemies, or to forgive. Early in the morning, before sunrise, wash yourself, it is necessary to pronounce the words: “I have washed myself, I also cleanse my soul and forgive my enemies. Amen.”
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