Great post 2018

This year the post will run from February 19 to April 7 inclusive. But Easter is expected early — April 8. Therefore, those who are going to fast, start now.

 

Signs and traditions during the great lent:

 

The first day of lent is called wiry Monday. Because in this day, women don't cook nothing but rye cakes to the dining table. These pellets are called granicami, from them came the name of the first day.

 

Girls on the first day of lent cooked porridge with poppy seeds and buried it in the ground. I believed that such a long tradition discourages them from misfortune.

 

Fourth week of lent call will Seredkine. At this time mistress of the crosses baked with honey and poppy seeds. Also Stredochesky week sow cabbage, tomatoes and poppy, in fact I believe that to sow them at this time — means to protect from frost.

 

Fifth week of Great lent is called Praiseworthy. Saturday this week is impossible to work, because this feast of the Holy Theotokos.

 

Sixth Sunday of lent is palm Sunday, the celebration of children. Young girls in this day came home and sang songs, based on his resembled freckles.

 

Restrictions during lent:

 

In the first place, prohibited loud talking, abusive words and a variety of conflicts and quarrels. You can't be angry at people, offended, angry and wishing someone bad. Not envy and lie. We need to help people, if you are asked to try to make an effort to help. Because first of all, fasting is a spiritual cleansing.

 

It should also be restricted to celebrations and parties and to forget, at least for this period, about their harmful habits such as Smoking, alcohol or overeating. Need more time to pay its internal state and thoughts over whether you live and how you can make yourself better. And then, along with this. To adhere to the prohibitions in the diet.

 

During the whole of lent, not eating meat and all animal products such as milk, eggs and so on. It is also impossible to eat fish and moreproduct, all days except Saturdays and Sundays. Under the restrictions and get sweets, cakes and fast food.

 

What can and should be there in lent:

 

Despite strict restrictions regarding foods of animal origin, fried in butter and spicy dishes, the diet should be nutritious, so you have cleaned your body, not hurt him.

 

Take a basis of his power at this time, vegetables and fruits, but do not fry anything and eat them raw, baked or steamed — this will help keep the food nutrients and make them more nutritious for the body. Include in the diet are carrots, beets, cabbage, potatoes, corn, peas, and fruits — apples, citrus and pomegranate. Cook meals without spices that minimize the use of salt.

 

Also during lent, it is useful to cook oatmeal, but without oil and water. To make them taste richer, add carrots, mushrooms, onions, herbs and nuts.

 

The lack of meat does not harm your body. And protein that you normally received with it, you can replace the vegetable. It is found in eggplant, peanuts and all legumes. It's not just peas or beans, but also lentils, chickpeas, etc.

 

Even if you stick to the correct list of the products still do not overeat.

 

And we should not forget, for those who are fasting – this period should not be just a restriction in eating and cleansing the body and time for cleansing the soul.