The name is the Annunciation - means the undoubtion of the Virgin Mary of the Good News about the conception and the birth of the Bog Middle of Christ.
But in general, this holiday in Christianity has different names: the conception of Christ, the Annunciation of Christ, the beginning of the atonement, the Angel of Angela Mary.
This is an innocent holiday, he is always celebrated on the same day. For the first time, the festival is mentioned when in 560 the emperor Justinian pointed out the date of celebration of the Annunciation - March 25 (April 7 for a new style).
Usually, the Annunciation coincides with the time of the Great Post. However, in honor of the holiday, believers can eat fish on this day, it is also allowed to drink a little wine.
Despite the post, today you can eat fish
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What can and what can not be done in the Annunciation in Russia. Categorically on this day it was impossible to work - this is a rest in front of Sev. And in no case for women could not be sewed, nor rushing or knit or knit.
Women can not do needlework
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The tradition remains with paganism that the braids cannot be braked on this day. "There is no nest on the animal of the bird's nest, the girl braids do not break," they spoke in the people.
Braids weathe not need to holiday
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In addition, the fire did not bred fire: it was believed that this would lead to a fire.
Fear fire
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