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Christmastide begins in Russia

Christmastide begins in Russia – RIA Novosti, 01/06/2022

Christmastide begins in Russia

On Thursday, Christmastide begins in Russia – the period between Christmas Eve and the Baptism of the Lord. At this time, believers rejoice at the coming into the world of Jesus Christ. RIA Novosti, 06.01.2022

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MOSCOW, January 6 – RIA Novosti. On Thursday, Christmastide begins in Russia – the period between Christmas Eve and the Baptism of the Lord. At this time, believers rejoice at the coming into the world of Jesus Christ. Christmastide begins on January 6, with the onset of dusk and the appearance of the first star in the sky, and ends on January 19. The people also called this period “from star to water”. According to the church calendar, its extreme dates are dedicated to the memory of the gospel events – the birth of Christ and the baptism in the Jordan River. Previously, the Church celebrated Christmas and Epiphany on the same day. In the 4th century, the two holidays were separated and a special holiday period was established between them. It was he who received the name Svyatki. At this time, the Church of people rejoice at the birth of Christ. Traditionally, it is customary to visit acquaintances, relatives, friends. Giving gifts is in memory of those gifts that the eastern wise men brought to the Christ Child. The poor were not forgotten either. In ancient times, on Christmastide, even tsars disguised as commoners visited and gave alms to prisoners. An odd number was being prepared, the main of which was kutia. Sbiten, walnut cookies, poppy seeds, balls of sweet crumbs, pancakes and oatmeal jelly were placed on the table. At this time, a cross-shaped ice-hole was cut through the frozen water bodies and decorated with ice crystals, ribbons and wooden patterns. For a long time, the Slavs had a tradition of caroling during Christmas time: putting on masks and going from house to house with songs and dances. Carols from the owners of ceremonial food and expressed their good wishes.

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