What to do on Pure Thursday - signs

Pure Thursday falls on the last week before Easter. The very name says that on this day it is customary to restore order, and this applies not only to the dwelling, but also to the soul. Many are interested in what to do on Pure Thursday before Easter , and what is prohibited.

Pure Thursday falls on the last week before Easter. The very name says that on this day it is customary to restore order, and this applies not only to the dwelling, but also to the soul. Many are interested in what to do on Pure Thursday before Easter , and what is prohibited. With this day, there are many signs, customs, and rituals that originated in ancient times, and have survived to this day.

What to do on Pure Thursday - signs

The main tradition of this day is considered to be bathing until dawn. It is believed that in this way a person removes the accumulated negative and committed sins. The best thing is to wash under cold water, but only without fanaticism. The whole point is that cold water helps to wash away diseases, and also it gives beauty. By the way, in ancient times soap was left for the night on the street, but gold or silver jewelry was put in the water.

Clean Thursday - what to do on this day:

1. To improve their financial situation, it is recommended that this day three times to recount their money: at dawn, at lunch and at sunset. It is important to collect all the money that is in the house, both paper and coins.
2. There is a sign that the hair cutting in Pure Thursday will have a positive effect on their growth, and also the hair will become thicker and healthier.
3. On this day, it is common to stock up on Thursday salt , which has tremendous power. It is used in various rituals, and is also worn as an amulet.
4. In ancient times this day it was customary to arrange a large wash, that is, you need not only to change clothes, but also bed linens, tablecloths and even curtains. Be sure to beat rugs and carpets.
5. There is a sign that cleaning in Clean Thursday will clear the space from the negative and give a person joy for the coming year. Cleansing the surrounding area helps to keep the house clean for the whole year, so you can avoid quarrels, scandals and various negatives. It is important to remove dirt even in the farthest corners. Dirty water should be poured out of the house and best of all outside the gate. Choose a place where there is no life, for example, a road or stones. If you live in an apartment, then pour the water into the toilet and wash it three times.
6. On this day it is customary to collect juniper or heather, because it is believed that these plants, collected on Pure Thursday, have magical power. If you keep them at home, they will protect from various problems and negativity. To do this, a few twigs should be attached near the front door, and another couple placed near the icon of Christ.

There are also signs that relate to what can not be done on Pure Thursday. During the service held on this day, you can not sit down, because it is called a "great standing". Candles that need to be kept during the service, bring home and if they are extinguished along the way, then light them again from the lamp and let it completely burn out, as this will allow for throughout the year feel happiness. Prohibited during this day there are products of animal origin. Do not leave in the sink dishwashing utensils on Pure Thursday. It is not recommended to have fun on this day. Another prohibition concerns debts, so on this day it is not necessary to lend money and valuables, because, thus, a person can lose his well-being. Until the house is fully washed, you can not start cooking cakes, as well as for staining eggs. By the way, it is from the state of baking that you can judge the future. If the cake was friable and not propeksya, then it is worth preparing for a difficult year. When baking well rises and blushes, do not be afraid of anything wrong.