On December 24, Catholics, Protestants and parishioners of most local Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas Eve. This day precedes one of the main Christian holidays - the Nativity of Christ.. This year, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine allowed to celebrate Christmas on December 25.

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What not to do on Christmas Eve.

On a holiday, you can not clean, wash, sew and do other household chores. This should be taken care of in advance..

You can not sit at the festive table in black, old and dirty clothes. It's better to celebrate Christmas in new things.

Despite the fact that it is customary to set the festive table, you can not overeat. The sin of gluttony is not removed for the holiday.

Preparing for the holiday, you can not skimp and save. It is believed that this way you can spend the whole next year in poverty..

You can not extinguish candles and a fireplace before dawn.

On a holiday you can not cut your hair and shave.

Don't refuse to help the poor.

Holiday signs.

Snowstorm on Christmas Eve - to early foliage and early spring;

If Christmas is warm, then spring will be cold;

Severe cold for the holiday - to a rich harvest;

Snow at Christmas - the year will be successful.