During many church holidays, you can’t do work - sew, knit, do housework. The Annunciation is no exception. You will have to postpone all household chores. It is better to either postpone cleaning and cooking, purchasing ready-made food, or do it in advance. Mental work during this holiday is also prohibited. Children should not be allowed to do school lessons, they should be done sooner or later.

Especially not to sew and knit. Our ancestors associated human life with a thread, they believed that if you tangle or cut it on a big church holiday, the same thing will happen to their lives. Instead of a sick old man, a child may die, a couple may disperse, and relatives may quarrel. Therefore, in the old days they tried not to even look at the threads, not to mention picking them up. We have not heated the stove even in winter, we tried to heat the house in advance.

Folk signs for the Annunciation forbade starting sowing not only on this day, but also before it. Disturbing the earth ahead of time was considered a great sin, in the past it was believed that this could deprive the crop. Even on the day of the week on which this holiday fell, no new business was started during the year.

In the distant past, girls were even wary of braiding and doing their hair on this day. They braided rather tight braids in advance. Signs promised the girls weaving braids for the Annunciation, not only a short life, but also many different misfortunes, including the fate of an old maid. Those wishing to get married never did their hair during this holiday.

The secret meaning of this sign, according to some sources, is as follows. There is another superstition that guarantees hair loss and other hair problems that await girls braiding on the Annunciation. According to the condition of the hair, the guys judged not only beauty, but also health future wife. And before, health was in the first place, and girls with poor health were taken as wives very reluctantly.

Among the ancient signs and rituals that were performed on the Annunciation, another one has come down to us. It states that candles, lamps and other lighting fixtures should not be used in homes. This belief has two justifications. Our ancestors believed that on this day angels go from house to house and watch how people live.

It is believed that artificial lighting will show them all your sins, but will not let them see your good deeds. Another rationale is that in the dark one can see the light that surrounds the angels and receive their blessing. It is believed that for the holidays you should wear new or generally special, beautiful clothes. But the Annunciation is an exception. Our ancestors believed that if you put on a new outfit on this day, it will turn out that it will either tear or be damaged in some other way. There is an old village trick that our great-grandmothers used if they wanted to show off in new clothes for the Annunciation. They wore the outfit for about a week at home, without showing it to anyone. So he ceased to be new, the sign was observed, and no one had yet seen him.

On the Annunciation, you can’t give something from the house, otherwise fate will turn out in such a way that poverty will come. It was also believed that by giving something on this day, a person distributes peace and tranquility from his home. And it does not matter what it is - borrowed money or even plain tap water. It is not worth treating someone and helping acquaintances or beggars on this day, as well as letting strangers into the house.

As with most Christian holidays, there is a ban on sexual relations. It is believed that this will offend the Lord. Our ancestors believed that sexual intercourse during a church holiday could bring infertility, disease, and poor harvest. If a child was conceived on the Annunciation or another holiday, he will become a sorcerer.

What can and should be done on the Annunciation on April 7

The spring feast of the Annunciation is accompanied by numerous folk omens and instructions. So, for example, it is believed that Annunciation ash, which is removed from the oven at the end of this day, has the property of increasing the harvest of vegetables. Therefore, in houses with stove heating in the villages, ash from the kindling of the stove on April 7 is still stored in order to scatter it on the beds. In addition, on this day, beekeepers take beehives with bees outside.

On this day, believers attend a festive church service, after which they spend time with their families. On the Annunciation, fasting is not so strict: believers are allowed to relax - you can eat fish dishes. It is important to prepare them the day before.

On the eve, always with a prayer, you need to prepare "Annunciation" salt. Salt is burned in a frying pan or in the oven to add it to food from various ailments. This salt has a beneficial energy, it is also good to add it to food throughout the year for peace in the family.

Orthodox celebrations are framed by prohibitions. Every believer is obliged to know about the traditions and rules of a religious event. The Annunciation is one of the biggest celebrations among the Orthodox. On this day, it is a sin even to weave braids. Today we will talk about what you can not do on the Annunciation.

Many activities are banned. It is better to visit a church on this day, or to read a holy book. Disobedience is a great sin among the Orthodox. God commanded to holidays worship saints. You can not engage in any kind of physical labor.

Cleaning, washing or cooking meat dishes is strictly prohibited.
It is forbidden to engage in gardening and gardening, digging, weeding, planting.
It is forbidden to go hunting, fishing and killing animals.

The ancestors on this day did not go out into the garden, did not go down to the cellar, because they believed that during this period snakes and other utensils crawl out of minks. The ancestors believed that during this period the Lord blessed the plants, and they began to actively grow and bloom.

Girls need to know that on the Annunciation one should not devote too much time to appearance. Priests say that braiding, combing hair is not a sin, but excessive self-care is not so important on this day. It is best to take care of the purity of the soul and holy thoughts. Do a good deed, go to church.

Avoid loans. No matter what you need: sugar, salt, flour or money. Stop borrowing and don't lend yourself. Myth or not, many argue that borrowing money will empty your pockets and wealth in your home. Adhere to the traditions of Orthodoxy: feed the hungry, warm the cold.

Do not do household chores until late in the evening. It is strictly forbidden to sew, embroider, wash floors, clean, cook meat dishes. Priests say that before, Orthodox people went to church in the morning and paid tribute to the Lord. It is better to refuse to work on the Annunciation, so as not to anger God.

Do not wear new clothes, they will tear or get dirty. Modesty should accompany you all day long. Resist temptation and do not look into the glass. alcoholic drink- the temptation of the devil. A family lunch over a glass of Cahors is the best choice.

Signs and superstitions

We introduced readers to the main signs and superstitions in the Annunciation. Follow the rules. Less bad thoughts, more good action, and whole year will be held on the notes of goodness, positive, peace and prosperity. Let's move on to the next block of the article and find out what you can do on a holiday.

What can be done on the Annunciation

There's a lot you can't do, so what can you do? Now we will give readers a couple of thoughts. Do good and it will come back to you.

Visit the church. Many people are afraid of advice. If you are not internally inclined to attend church, then it is better to give up the idea. It will be useful for lovers of the sacred building to know that the service begins in the early morning.
Reading religious books. It is not at all necessary to pick up the Bible, it will be enough to read the classics and other “good” literature.
Turn on classical music and relax, rid yourself of evil, harmful thoughts.
Engage in self-development. Playing your favorite musical instrument, developing magazines, books will become the best companion on an Orthodox holiday.
In the evening, prepare a festive dinner. Give preference to light food, without meat ingredients. A glass of Cahors will complement the festive mood.
A trip to relatives will be both useful and interesting. Visit relatives, girlfriends, friends, old acquaintances.

Physical labor is allowed only after sunset. But the priests recommend giving up work, and not angering the Lord. There are not many celebrations in the calendar and it is better to pay the necessary tribute to all the saints. Traditions are passed down from generation to generation, and it is very important to preserve them.

We introduced readers to the basic information that relates to the celebration. The choice is up to the reader, but still we do not recommend that you load yourself heavily. Decorate the house, go to church with your family, arrange a festive dinner, cleanse your thoughts and soul. Good health and good mood.

Annunciation of the Lord

The Annunciation is usually celebrated on April 7th. On this day, the Virgin Mary of Nazareth learned from the Archangel Gabriel that it was she who had the honor of becoming the parent of the son of God - Jesus Christ. Therefore, the holiday is considered the brightest and is especially revered by Orthodox Christians. The name of the holiday comes from the words Good News.

What to do on the Annunciation to gardeners

The Most Holy Theotokos is the intercessor of all life on earth. On the Annunciation it is not recommended to perform any serious work, but to rest the soul and go to the temple of God. You can ask the Saint in prayer for good seedlings and a great harvest, bless the seeds prepared for sowing, or stock up on holy water for watering seedlings.

On the Annunciation, one cannot work or start new business - it is believed that they will not be successful anyway, or may even attract misfortune. Therefore, gardeners prepare in advance:

sow seeds and hallow them in seedling boxes;
they prepare for sowing, but do not soak them in order to pre-consecrate them in the church, or soak them in holy water;
they took soil from the garden or from containers for seedlings with them to the temple and read a prayer, asking for productivity and fertility.

Rites and traditions of the Annunciation and their impact on the harvest

There are many traditions, superstitions and rituals regarding this day: from religious to purely pagan.

Consecrated cabbage seeds for seedlings

Another interesting tradition was as follows. The peasants took out a head of cabbage, imperceptibly to prying eyes, from the cellar - always the first of last year's harvest, and left it in the garden. It was believed that the next day there would be seeds in it, the seedlings grown from which would not be afraid of even the most severe frosts, as well as pests and diseases.

Newsletter with pigeons to improve weather conditions

One of the oldest customs is to release pigeons, which, according to ancient legends, are able to convey information to guardian angels about everything that has been done. Letting them go, they asked for forgiveness for their sins, and the Mother of God was asked to improve weather conditions so that the harvest would be better, there would be no drought and hail.

Prayer for productivity

If it is not possible to go to church, you can use the ancient tradition. Previously, people believed that on the Annunciation, which personifies the beginning of the sowing season and spring, God himself blesses the earth and all those who work on it. On this day, a special ritual was performed - the custom of consecrating the seed, when the peasants placed seeds and grain in tubs, along with the icon of the Mother of God, saying the prayer: "Mother of God and Gabriel the Archangel, bless us with a generous harvest."

You can not weave fences from the vine

It is strictly forbidden to engage in sewing, knitting and weaving on the Annunciation, since it is believed that a person’s life is like a thread that only the Lord God can control. If this prohibition is not given importance, one can "confuse" the threads of life between relatives and provoke quarrels and troubles. For this reason, flower growers and gardeners on this day should refuse to weave decorative vine fences to decorate flower beds and beds.

Special salt for harvesting for the winter

On the Annunciation, the housewives made miraculous salt: all family members had to pour a pinch into a linen bag. It was heated in the oven and stored in a secluded place.

Such salt is considered special - capable of healing the sick, as well as driving away all kinds of strife, misfortunes and infections. It can be used for making preserves. It is also scattered over the beds and fields to protect the crop from pests and diseases (in small quantities). The Annunciation salt, which was not useful during the year, was burned, and it was believed that all troubles and problems would burn with it.

Annunciation signs: we predict the harvest and the weather

In Russia, many sayings were composed about this bright Christian holiday by the people. Here are the most popular ones that will be useful to summer residents and gardeners:

Having become acquainted with beliefs, traditions and signs, remember that they arose not just like that, but according to the observations of our ancestors, who have observed nature for many centuries. Consecrate seedlings and seeds before planting and observe the customs of the celebration of the Annunciation, and you will reap a wonderful harvest.

Annunciation Holy Mother of God- This is a holiday that Orthodox and Greek Catholics celebrate every year on April 7th.

In ancient times, the feast of the Annunciation was given different names: the conception of Christ, the Annunciation of Christ, the Beginning of Redemption, the Annunciation of the Angel of Mary. The name of the holiday - the Annunciation - conveys the main meaning of the event associated with it: the announcement to the Virgin Mary of the good news about the conception and future birth of the baby Christ. This holiday is non-transitory and is always celebrated on the same April day.

The Feast of the Annunciation traditionally began with a church service, to which whole families went, dressed smartly. After the liturgy, the prosphora is usually consecrated in the church. In the old days, Annunciation prosphora were kept behind images and used as a remedy for fever.

They celebrated the holiday in a narrow family circle. For dinner, several fish dishes and red wine were served. The housewives also baked sweet lenten pies and a special biscuit shaped like a plow, harrow, sickle, or stork's legs to attract a rich harvest.

Some ancient customs are associated with the Annunciation among the people. The main signs of the Annunciation are associated with the prohibition to do anything on this day: any work is considered a sin.

On the Annunciation, you can’t give anything from home, especially borrowing money from someone. It is believed that this way you can give your health and well-being.

On the Annunciation, you can not cut your hair, dye and even comb your hair. People thought that this could "confuse" their fate. For the same reason, it was forbidden to sew and knit.

What day of the week falls on April 7, on that day throughout the year you can not start new business.

They don’t put on new clothes on the Annunciation - it will tear and get dirty so that you can’t wash it. Once upon a time, girls who wanted to show off their new clothes on this day wore them secretly for several days on themselves so that no one would see them.

On the Annunciation, you can not burn candles, torches and lamps to illuminate the house, so as not to miss the light of the Angel.

It is not necessary to sow seeds or plant seedlings on the Annunciation, otherwise there will be no harvest.

"On the Annunciation, a girl does not weave a braid, a bird does not make a nest ..." I remember from childhood that on this day nothing could be cut with scissors, sewn. Grandma didn't let me! After all, if you work on such a great holiday, do your usual household chores, fuss, the family will be haunted by misfortunes - this is what the people thought.

You need to spend a bright holiday calmly, easily, if possible - completely carefree. How should we, working people, if a special day falls on working days? Why is it so important for a woman to observe all the canons of the feast of the Annunciation?

April 7 is the Annunciation, one of the 12 most important church holidays. Exactly in 9 months it will be Christmas, but for now they are celebrating the first spring celebration. Good news! Archangel Gabriel descended from heaven and announced to the Virgin Mary about her real destiny: that she should give birth to a son of God.

An ordinary woman would have been frightened, but the Mother of God completely trusted the Lord, relied on his will in everything. The Virgin Mary fulfilled her great mission thanks to the strongest and unshakable faith.

It is important for every woman to be calm, peaceful on this day. It is recommended to visit the church, confess and take communion. It is believed that on the Annunciation, even in hell, grace comes for a moment! Such a powerful day...

You can’t work hard, even the simplest food should be cooked. In no case should you clean, make repairs, do laundry and ironing. All worldly affairs need to be postponed for the next day and start improving your spiritual world!

If you want to ask someone for forgiveness for something - ask him on this day. You can pray for the people who harmed you, on whom you hold a grudge. Harmony with oneself is very important for a woman, the lack of harmony leads to constant anxiety, life failures.

On this day, the whole earth rests, even birds and animals rest. People should not start new businesses, conclude deals: all this can wait a little. In no case do not allow any quarrels, insults, conflicts. The Feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos gives hope for the best to everyone who is ready to trust the Lord, as the Mother of God did, who is ready to spend the holiday light and joyfully.

Be sure to read the prayer on this day if you can’t go to the temple in any way. The Most Holy Theotokos will protect you and your family from troubles, give you good health and support your faith.

The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is included in the list of 12 main Orthodox holidays. Every year it is celebrated on the same day - April 7th. Many different signs and customs are associated with this celebration, which have been formed over the years.

What is the Annunciation?

The name of this celebration was formed from two words - "good news". To understand what the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos means, it is worth knowing the history of the origin of this holiday. On this day, the archangel Gabriel descended from heaven to the virgin Mary and gave her the good news that she would soon become the mother of Jesus Christ, the savior of mankind. For a long time, Greek Christians called this holiday "the day of greeting" and "announcement."

On the Annunciation, signs and customs have been observed since ancient times and there is a list of what can and should be done on this day:

A believer must attend a church service in the morning. If the hostess baked prosphora - special unleavened bread, then you can take them with you to consecrate. It is worth noting that in many temples they are handed out to people one at a time.
According to the traditions, it is customary to release birds on the holiday, and it is better if they are white doves. They will fly into the sky and tell God about good deeds person.
Previously, special Annunciation salt was prepared on this day. On a holiday, each family member should take a pinch of ordinary salt and throw it into a bag. After that, the hostess should ignite it on fire, pour it into a bag. You need to store it in a secret place and get it if necessary, for example, if a person is sick, they put it at the head of the bed. If salt was not used, then on April 7 of the next year it must be burned.
It is recommended to dedicate the holiday to the family, mercy and various good deeds.
The people associate the Annunciation with the beginning of agricultural work, so some traditions were associated with fertility. Earlier on this day, firewood was burned in the oven, and then the ashes were mixed with salt and scattered around the corners of the garden. So people protected the site from the evil eye and spoke of the harvest.
The crumbs that remained from the eaten prosphora were mixed with seeds for planting. You can add a little Annunciation salt to the grains.
On the Annunciation there are signs and customs that are associated with the family. In the morning, each member of the family should eat the consecrated prosphora and drink holy water. Thanks to this, a person can protect himself from diseases and various negative things, as well as material wealth.

What can not be done on the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary?

This church holiday is of great importance for believers and there are several important canons that must be adhered to. There are signs that you can not do in the Annunciation:

It is forbidden to work on the ground, it is believed that if a person touches seeds or grains, they will never germinate. After this holiday, all field work will be productive and will give a good harvest.
You can not give anything from home, so as not to lose happiness and well-being. It is better not to invite guests to this holiday.
It is forbidden to put on new things for the holiday, as they will deteriorate in a short period of time and it will not be possible to replace them with others. Girls who do not take into account this taboo will not be able to get married this year.
Finding out what can not be done on the Annunciation, it is worth saying that the taboo is imposed on any needlework. This is due to the fact that the thread symbolizes life, so when sewing or knitting, a person can confuse his fate.
Another taboo concerns the beginning of any business, since they will not bring any results, but will only cause disappointment.

In ancient times, people especially believed in evil spirit so many superstitions have a connection with them.

You can’t go near the water on the Annunciation, because mermaids can enchant and drag you under water.
It is not recommended to be far from home on a holiday, as the house-serpent comes to the house and counts the household members. It is believed that if someone is missing, then the person will soon die.
It is forbidden to go into the forest, because the goblin can lead deep into death.

Folk omens for the Annunciation

A huge number of superstitions related to various aspects of life have come down to our days. Many are interested in what signs there are for the Annunciation, so on this day you can learn about many future events, predict the weather and attract good luck. Everyone has the right to decide for themselves to believe in them or consider them fiction, but it is worth noting that superstitions have been formed over the years, proving their veracity, so at least you can listen to them.

Good luck signs for the Annunciation

In order to bring good luck during the year, it is forbidden to cut hair and braid braids on this church holiday. There is an old legend that the cuckoo on the Annunciation decided to break the existing ban and began to weave a nest for itself. For this, God punished her and deprived her of her own home, so she lays eggs in the nests of other birds. There are other signs on the Annunciation to attract good luck.

On this day, young people gathered for festivities, and people were sure to jump over the fire. It is believed that by passing through the flame a person is cleansed of all negativity, restores health and attracts good luck.
Adult people, in order to get rid of sins and improve life, collected the last snow, melted it and washed themselves.

Annunciation - signs of love

People who are in a couple should spend time together in harmony on this holiday in order to maintain such a relationship for the whole year. Signs on the day of the Annunciation indicate that women should call their lover “beloved” forty times, which will allow them to keep feelings, love and well-being in a couple. You can’t do anything with your hair on this holiday, so as not to step into fate.

Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin - signs of marriage

Many church holidays are considered a great opportunity for single girls to attract a soul mate. According to signs, if the celebration is held cheerfully and in a good mood, then the wish will certainly come true. In the morning, lonely girls would definitely go to church and pray near the icon of the Virgin, so that she would help them go down the aisle faster. There are other signs of the Annunciation for unmarried girls, for example, on this day it is forbidden to wear ring finger ring and braid braids so as not to confuse fate and not miss your soulmate.

Signs for the Annunciation to get pregnant

Since the Mother of God is the mother of the savior of mankind, women who want to get pregnant and turn to her. There are special signs on the Annunciation for girls associated with procreation. On this day, you need to buy a white dove and ask her to convey to the Lord a request for a child. On a holiday, the bird should be released to freedom. You can use this method to ask for a meeting of the second half.

Signs of the Annunciation for money

Church holidays have tremendous energy that can be used for your own good. There are signs and superstitions about the Annunciation that are connected with finances.

On this day, it is forbidden to lend money, because it will not be possible to say goodbye to them within a year.
People who are engaged in business sprinkle their jobs on April 7 and ask for prosperity.
Describing the signs and rituals for the Annunciation, it is worth remembering one of them: in the morning for the holiday you need to go to church and buy prosphora there, the number of which should match the number of household members. A coin is placed in one of them and after that everyone must take a loaf of bread. The person who gets the coin will not need money for a year.

Born on the Annunciation - signs

There are two popular interpretations of this superstition.

It is believed that on this holiday people are born who will be happy, and during their lives they will be lucky. At the same time, there is one “but”, they will constantly feel lonely, even having a large and friendly family. Signs about the Annunciation indicate that a person born on this holiday will be able to achieve a lot in life, even constantly feeling.
On the Annunciation, signs and customs have a negative interpretation, so there is a version that babies born on this holiday will often get sick or they will have deformities.
There is one more popular superstition, according to which people and animals born on April 7 will be small in stature.

Sign - to die in the Annunciation

Believers since ancient times believed that on this day the sky opens before everyone, and people can use this chance to turn to the Higher powers. There is a sign - death on the Annunciation is a guarantee that a person will certainly go to Paradise. Among the people they say that the big ones go out of life good people which the Lord takes away.

Weather for the Annunciation - folk signs

Many people still use the knowledge of their ancestors, which have been tested for centuries. Known for the Annunciation and signs related to the weather:

If no swallows were seen until the seventh of April, then cold weather will persist throughout the spring.
Good and clear weather heralds a rich harvest and a red summer.
If there was fog on the Annunciation in the morning, then the water in the rivers will come.
In ancient times, it was believed that the weather on April 7 would be repeated on Easter.
Many stars in the sky on this holiday portend a good hemp harvest.

Rain on the Annunciation - signs

In ancient times, a sharp change in weather was perceived as a sign from above, which became the basis for superstitions:

On the Annunciation, signs and customs describe that if it rained on the holiday, then there will be little moisture in summer, but at the same time it will be possible to get a rich harvest of rye.
It was believed that if it rains, then the rooster will get drunk, and the grass will sprout on Yuri and the ox will graze.
Men believed that if it started to rain, then they could go fishing, because the catch would be rich.
If there is a thunderstorm on the Annunciation, signs indicate that the summer will be warm and the nuts will be good this year.

Snow on the Annunciation - signs

Before Easter, the weather changes often, but snow is rare and there are some superstitions associated with it:

If there is snow on the roofs of houses, then the bad weather will continue for a long time and the snow will remain until St. George's Day, which falls on May 6th.
For those who are interested in what signs and customs are not associated with snow, there is such a superstition - if on this day it lies in the fields, then there will be no harvest in summer.
In ancient times, people believed that the last melted snow had healing powers and if you wash it, you can get rid of diseases and various troubles.

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