On September 11, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the Day of the Beheading of John the Baptist. The holiday is dedicated to the prophet who predicted the birth of Jesus Christ, and also baptized him in the waters of the Jordan River.

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history of the holiday.

The holiday is dedicated to the events that took place in the year 30, when the prophet was executed.

John the Baptist is considered the most honest of the prophets. He criticized King Herod Antipas for leaving his lawful wife and living with his brother's wife, Herodias.. By doing so, they violated the commandment of adultery. In response to the criticism of the prophet, they threw him in prison.

Herodias could not forgive John the humiliation and took revenge on him with the help of her daughter Salome. She danced so beautifully at the celebration dedicated to the birthday of Herod Antipas that he promised to fulfill any of her requests..

Salome asked to bring her the head of John on a platter. Herod sent a squire to prison, who carried out the order.

What not to do on this holiday.

On a holiday, you can not eat round-shaped foods, such as bread, watermelons and cabbage.

It is also forbidden to use piercing and cutting objects.. Products cannot be cut, they must be broken.

You can not lend money, but you can give alms.

Can't have fun and dance.

It is forbidden to do needlework and housework.