On April 24, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the feast of the Holy Resurrection of Christ or Easter. This is one of the main holidays for Christians, it symbolizes the victory of life over death..

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history of the holiday.

The holiday is based on the biblical story about how Jesus was resurrected after the crucifixion, before that being betrayed by one of the disciples. According to the gospel stories, Christ knew that one of them would betray him, but did not divulge the name of the traitor.

And so it happened: on Wednesday, Judas betrayed his teacher for 30 pieces of silver. On Good Friday, the trial of Christ took place, as well as his execution - the Savior was crucified on the cross. Faithful disciples of Jesus removed him from the cross and buried him not far from Golgotha, while the entrance to the tomb was closed with a large stone.

On the third day after his crucifixion, Jesus was resurrected. Myrrh-bearing women came to his tomb, carrying fragrant oil with them to smear the body of the deceased.. But the cave turned out to be empty, and an angel appeared to the women, who told about the resurrection of the Savior..

It is believed that Mary Magdalene came to Emperor Tiberius with the news of the resurrection of Christ.. The emperor replied that he would believe it only when the egg in Mary's hand turned red. And a miracle happened - the egg changed color. Therefore, there was a custom to paint eggs for Easter..

What to do for Easter.

It is not customary to sleep on the night of the holiday, at this time it is necessary to attend the service. Since Ukraine lives in a war, there is a curfew, so it is better to watch the service online. The church also urges believers not to accumulate during the consecration of Easter baskets, this will save the lives of both parishioners and clergy.

On this day, it is customary to greet acquaintances with the words \! ”, they are answered “Truly Risen”.

It is also believed that it was with these words that Mary Magdalene greeted the emperor Tiberius and gave him an egg..

The first dishes to be eaten on Easter morning are an egg and a piece of paska..

In Ukraine, they also traditionally play cue ball, figuring out whose krashanka is stronger.

What not to do on Easter.

On this day, you can not do housework, as well as sew, knit and embroider.

You can not be sad and quarrel.

Unholy thoughts, foul language are forbidden, it is impossible to condemn others.

You can not throw away what was consecrated in the temple. It is believed that it must be burned or buried.