Traditions and traditions of Christianity: the day of the Holy Trinity

The Trinity is one of the most significant and revered by all Christians holidays. It falls out traditionally for the summer, for the month of June. It is celebrated on Sunday, the fiftieth day from Easter. Because another name for the holiday is Holy Pentecost. It is accompanied by various, very interesting rituals and traditions.

history of the holiday

The Day of the Holy Trinity has several more names. First, it is the birthday of the Church of Christ. In the Holy Scripture it is said that it was created not by the human mind, but by the grace of the Lord Himself. And since the Divine essence is represented in three forms - the Father, the Son and the Spirit - that Trinity is also this holiday. Pentecost is also famous for the fact that on that day the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, disciples of Christ, and all the holiness and grandeur of divine intentions were revealed to people. And, finally, the third name: the people have long been considered the Holy Trinity. By the way, there is also the fourth: girls' Christmas trees.

Traditions and customs

Many Christian holidays in Russia (meaning historic Russia, Old Slavonic) were celebrated and are celebrated today in those days, which also include the ancient pagan. Thus, there were overlapping of two egregors: a young one, connected with a new religion, and an ancient one, already "namolennoy". This was especially important in the first centuries of Christianity. And now has not lost its relevance. Echoes of pagan rites are clearly visible in many traditions. For example, on the day of the Holy Trinity it is customary to decorate houses and churches with bunches of flowers and herbs, birch and lilac branches. Girls wove wreaths for themselves and their tutelage, arranged a play. Family gathered in meadows and forests for meals. One of the obligatory dishes was fried eggs.

Ancient rituals

The day of the Holy Trinity was always celebrated in nature. The main festive tree was considered a birch. Wreaths from the birch branches of the girls threw into the river, hoping for them to find out their fate. From early morning through the villages there was a sweet spirit of fresh kalachi, to which friends and neighbors were invited. Then the most important fun began. Birches were covered with tablecloths, they were treated to those morning mornings, which were also decorated with wildflowers. The girls sang, played round, showed new outfits, flirted with the guys, and they looked out for themselves, whom to grab. It is worth noting that the loaves, wreaths and screach, which were used on this holiday - the day of the Holy Trinity - had a special significance and played a special role in the girl's life. The loaf was dried, and when the girl was getting married, his crumbs were poured into the wedding bread, which was supposed to provide young people with a happy, happy life in abundance and joy. Trinity's tablecloth spread along the table to the table, when the parents of the future bridegroom came to the bride's house for a lookout. Magical energy Trinity of the day was to envelop the girl with an invisible fleur and imagine her in the most favorable light. And they presented wreaths to their beloved ones as a sign of loyalty, confirming the sanctity of these vows. The herbs collected on the Green Piously were dried and they regaled the sick. It was believed that they have a special great healing power.

Maiden fortune telling

The day of the Holy Trinity in 2013 fell on June 23. Of course, the 21st century, the age of nanotechnology and general computerization are now in the yard. And two centuries ago, after hearing the cuckoo, the girls asked her how much more they needed to trample on the threshold of the father's house. And with sinking heart counted, because every "ku-ku" meant a year of unmarried life. And throwing wreaths in the river, noticed: he swims gently, calmly - life will be like this, without shocks and problems. Throws his wave from side to side, twist whirlpools - the future does not promise anything good. And if the wreath drowns - wait for trouble, the girl will not live until the next Trinity day.

A lot of mysterious, unusual, interesting things happened on this day. On the weather, they noticed what summer and autumn would be like. They gratified and remembered the spirits of deceased relatives. Went to the temples, defended the services. The special bright energy of the holiday is felt to this day.