On April 7, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is the third most important holiday after Christmas and Easter.. It is non-transferable and is celebrated on the same day every year..

The very word " On this day, believers remember the events when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary and informed her that she would become the mother of Jesus Christ - the Son of God.

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Celebration traditions.

One of the customs of the holiday is associated with birds.. On this day, it is customary to release birds, especially pigeons.. It is believed that they will convey to the angels information about good deeds..

It was also customary to prepare Annunciation salt on the holiday.. Each of the family members threw a pinch of salt into a bag, after which the mistress of the house ignited it and took care of it for special needs.. It was believed that such salt could cure diseases.. If it did not come in handy for a year, it had to be burned at the stake..

What not to do on the Annunciation.

Any work on this day is considered a sin.. There is a saying: “a bird does not nest, and a girl does not weave braids”.

On this day you can not sew or knit anything. It is believed that human life is a thread that only angels and God can manage.. On a holiday, the probability of tangling the threads is extremely high..

You can't wear new clothes on this day..

It is forbidden to visit on a holiday. It is believed that it must be held in the family circle..