to the Russian people is very important to its historical heritage.Russian folk traditions and customs observed for centuries among the villagers, and among the townspeople.Among them are Christian and pagan rites, came into modern life to the ancient ages.Christianity gave the people of Easter and Christmas, pagan influences in the celebration of Ivan Kupala Russians and Pancake Day.Christmas carols and wedding customs are also firmly part of modern life.
traditions of the Russian people are observed especially during the celebration of Easter.Before the onset of the holiday all bake cakes and painted eggs.Not only believers, but also people who are far from religion, participate in this ceremony.At night, all collected and Easter colored eggs in the basket, taking all edibles, has been cooked for the holiday, and are the church.The priest walks with a bucket and a broom, and sprinkling holy water on worshipers and victuals, he says: "Christ is risen!" And all the people echoed him: "Truly Risen!".It is the joy of the resurrection of Christ, and is celebrated on this day.Then everyone goes, "breaking the fast", ie eat skoromnaia food that could not be there for the whole of Lent.
the winter traditions of the Russian people, particularly manifested in the celebration of Christmas.Particularly interesting carols, which are held on the night of January 7.People go from house to house, singing songs (carols), for this is their home and thank treated.Especially children love this tradition.They particularly enjoyed going in small groups and go caroling.Many people before the onset of the Christmas holiday in advance to buy sweets, biscuits, fruit to entertain the younger guests.They are believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the house.
traditions of the Russian people are interested in the celebration of the New Year - a holiday favorite of all, from small to large.In children, the joy and anticipation of the festival begins a week before the New Year - on the day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.At night, parents hide in the boot gifts to children who had allegedly brought them Nicholas.Children wake up in the morning, the first thing to look for gifts run, have fun and enjoy the holiday.On New Year's decided to decorate the Christmas tree with your family.At night, everyone gathers at the Christmas trees for the holiday table, make wishes, congratulate each other, give gifts.
particularly affect Russian customs in the rite of baptism.Children usually are baptized in infancy.For baptism the child's parents are chosen godparents mother and father, who will continue along with the baby's parents bear responsibility for it and help throughout life.Typically, the cross and the real parents always maintained warm and friendly relations, and godchildren at Christmas are the so-called "evening" to his godfather.The scarf wrapped cakes, goodies are added, and the child goes to visit - carries refreshments to their godparents.Those in response to his treat and give presents.
very beautiful church wedding rite that is honoring the Russian customs make after marriage the couple.It is believed that after the wedding, when the Lord sanctify their relationship, and the young will live happily under the auspices of the heavenly powers.Before the wedding the groom "buys" the bride with relatives, passing a lot of tests that suit him bridesmaids.This rite as it shows how the bride knows and appreciates his bride, and his desire to marry.When the young come home after the wedding, according to tradition, on the threshold of their parents greeted with bread and salt, wishing them happiness and longevity.
traditions of the Russian people have found an interesting expression in the celebration of Ivan Kupala.It is an echo of pagan rituals, so beloved by the people.On this day, the evenings are organized dances and dances, jumping over the fire.The most daring of them go in search of night fern blossom.The people believed that the one who will find this color - open all the happiness of life.No less loved by the people Carnival.Throughout the week, people bake pancakes, treat each other, and ride on a sledge and arrange fights.This is the last week of fun and revelry, because behind it is Lent.
