Easter is a religious holiday symbolizing rebirth, the end of winter. It is always celebrated in the spring on the day of Christ's resurrection, and it ends the longest Lent, which lasts almost seven weeks. Easter traditions in Russia have always been a mixture of pagan and Christian beliefs, which can be observed even today.
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On this day, on the tables of believers and even atheists who like the light atmosphere of this spring holiday, there are certain dishes that are not eaten at other times of the year. Mistresses cook paski - cottage cheese, pressed in special forms with cream and sour cream, bake rich Easter cakes, which are decorated with white icing and multi-colored dusting. Not a single table on this holiday can do without pysankas - painted and painted eggs.
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Wheat is specially germinated for Easter. Small gingerbread cookies are laid on a bright green rug from its sprouts, which are baked in the form of larks, hares, chickens. A plate with this decoration is placed on the festive table.
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These traditional dishes are ordained in the church. Many believers go there in the morning on a holiday. Service is held in the church all night, and then the procession begins - the father walks around the ranks of the parishioners who are standing around the church with candles and baskets with Easter treats. He blesses them, sanctifies them with holy water.
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After the service, it is customary to talk - in the houses a table is set on which refreshments and, certainly, sacred cakes, paska and eggs are laid. Believers on this day congratulate each other on the resurrection of Christ and greet with the words: “Christ is risen!”, To which it should be answered: “Truly risen!”. Then follows a threefold kiss.
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The tradition to beat colored eggs remains quite relevant to this day. The broken egg goes to the winner. Eggs - glass, chocolate, decorated plastic and metal, are usually given to each other. Jewelers even make eggs of precious metals, ornamental stones for this day. This is an expensive and pleasant gift that serves not only as a decoration, but also as a talisman.
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Easter symbolizes the beginning of life, the awakening of the forces of nature, therefore people associated its signs with the harvest, with fertility and prosperity. In some areas, the tradition is still alive - after night service, wait and meet the sunrise. Clear sky at that moment was considered a sign of a good harvest.
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By tradition, on Easter, they visit, meet with parents and friends.
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