This year, Pentecost falls on Sunday, June 8 – This is the day when we remember the superstition of our ancestors. The Slavs loved rituals and celebrated them on every holiday. Pentecost, although they are currently associated with the Catholic feast of Pentecost, have their roots in Slavic beliefs. Then too They were dedicated to the cult of fertility – It was a joyful event full of rituals, to bring happiness and prosperity.
One of the most important traditions of the green worlds is to have houses with twigs and flowers. However, at that time, only doors and windows, the heads of our ancestors, were not adorned, also drowning in the sea of flowers. It was on this day that was created Hand -made wreaths of field flowers. They were worn all day, so cared to hide from their eyes unlucky and encourage happiness to stay with us for longer.
Wreaths were most often made the day before or in the morning on Pentecost. During the Sunday walk, it is worth going to the meadow and making such a charming decoration for yourself – thanks to this you will learn a substitute for the culture of our ancestors, you will spend your time interestingly and who knows, maybe you will really attract prosperity. Although they are superstition and do not give a guarantee, it is worth a try, after all, fate is unpredictable.
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This method is not difficult, especially if you use a ribbon that will make it easier to bind flowers. To start with, choose your favorite field flowers – it is not more important, which, in the green worlds, was used what grew in the fields at that time. Remember that plants with longer stalks will work best, if you do not have practice, it is good that they are at least 10 cm. Subsequently, cut the stems so that they all have the same length and remove unnecessary leaves.
Using larger flowers, choose one (you can make small bouquets from smaller ones). Cross the stems of two plants and then wrap the head with the flower with the stem. In the case of more plants, use all stalks, if there are a lot of them, remove the unused part during the fence and secure it with a ribbon. Add more flowers to the composition and tangle the stem around the bud and so you get a wreath that matches you. Protect the last part with a decorative ribbon and combine two ends. Remember that the wreath does not have to be perfect – it is important to have fun and get to know the traditions that have accompanied our ancestors for centuries.
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The wreaths are an inseparable part of Slavic culture – this is how the heads of the brides were decorated, they were burned in stacks, and also sent to rivers. Wreaths played a significant role in many rituals. On Pentecost were also important, but interestingly not only people wearing them. In the countryside, such cattle ornaments were made. It was this holiday that cows, sheep or horses were decorated, with self -entwined wreaths of birch or linden branches, and often crowned with flowers.
What was this purpose? It was believed that this one The way will provide prosperity and protect animals from evil powers and ghosts. This simple and interesting ritual was cultivated for centuries, during the grazing of cattle in the green world a herd paraded with interesting corners. Currently, it may be an interesting way to make a small wreath for a home pet – a dog, a cat or a rabbit. This is an interesting and very creative way to refer to the culture of our ancestors.
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