For a long time there was a tradition among the people to escort a young man to the army. And this is no accident, because the service has always been a considerable test. Funny farewell with friends and relatives helps the young man to tune in the right way.
Instruction manual
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In order not to upset the conscript with annoying trifles, you need to make the wires to the army fun and joyful. All his best friends, good friends, classmates and relatives should gather for this event. The girlfriends, beloved girl and mother of the young man need to restrain themselves, not showing their sadness and tears. Indeed, at this moment, the future fighter is much more difficult. He will need to leave his home for a long time and get into an unusual atmosphere. The future worries the guy and keeps him in suspense. Therefore, it is important to help him calm down and relax at least this evening.
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Organizing the army is not so easy. This event will require a considerable amount of money for a banquet, as well as transportation costs. Much depends on its venue and the number of invited guests. However, it must be remembered that the wires can not be turned into a regular feast. In addition to celebrating in a fashionable restaurant / cafe, you can arrange a banquet in your country house or even at home. If the wires will be spent in the summer, the option of a summer house will be most preferable, especially if there is a river or a forest nearby and it is possible to cook kebabs in nature.
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Dishes for seeing off to the army can be different, depending on your finances and time of year. Be sure to cook the dish that the rookie loves the most, because he will not be able to enjoy them for a long time. And you can also prepare a pot with pearl barley, so that those present try one spoonful of army porridge. You should not “overload” young people with alcoholic beverages, it is better that guests dance and have more fun in competitions. For appetizer, usually cook chicken with vegetables, many salads, fish dishes, as well as barbecue. For dessert, it is worth serving fruit and sweets. The main thing is that the dishes are delicious.
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The recruit must be seated in a place of honor so that he can clearly see all those present, and his parents and the most important guests should be nearby. The oldest of those gathered should give the very first speech, parting of the rookie on a glorious path. It is very good if he himself fought before or has rewards for his service. Then the other guests can also give the guy their parting words. Jokes and contests that will defuse the atmosphere with fun and laughter will not interfere with the celebration. During the event, let good music sound. Modern compositions should be diluted with old songs, which traditionally sound on the wires in the army: “Don’t cry, girl”, “After two winters”, “How my mother escorted me” and, of course, Katyusha.
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Different locations have their own traditions and rites that are associated with this event. For example, some are asking the future soldier to hang a ribbon on the wall. It will symbolize that a small particle of the guy will remain here. Only he, upon arrival at his home, can remove the tape from the wall. Sometimes the conscript’s parents try to throw coins into the departing bus. Putting on a uniform before leaving for the army is usually considered a bad omen. Even if it asks the best friend to take a picture, he should refuse.
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During the seeing off to the army, the guy is given a bite from a loaf, and the remainder is wrapped and cleaned before he returns home. Then the soldier himself will then get it and finish it. In addition, a tradition is being revived today when, on the eve of sending a conscript to the army, his family visits a local temple. Having blessed the future soldier on the road, everyone goes to the recruiting station. By tradition, the farewell to the army ends with the return of all the mourners escorting the guy to his parents' house.
