Cover for the Slavs (14/10)

Intercession — is an ancient holiday of the Slavs, which meant the end of autumn round dances, the beginning of winter gatherings. It was believed that Svarog covers the Earth with a fallen leaf and calls the Light Gods to Heaven (in Svarga). With the introduction of Christianity, this holiday began to be celebrated in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her wonderful payment.

In folk tradition, on this day the meeting of Autumn with Winter was celebrated, and this holiday has very deep roots. Folk beliefs associated the name itself with the first frost, which « covered the earth, indicating the proximity of the winter cold.

Intercession Day coincided with the complete completion of field work and serious preparations for winter. Around these days they began to drown in huts: yarns and weavers began to work.

It was believed that the Brownie was going to bed on this day, and in connection with this, the ritual of « Baking corners» was associated. The brownie was asked to keep the house warm in winter, special «blints» — small pancakes were baked, and the first pancake was divided into four parts and delivered to the corners of the hut as an offering so that the spirit of the house would be full and calm.

The girls asked Lada for marriage (during Christianity they began to ask for the Mother of God). It was from this day that regular girl gatherings began.

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