On February 2, Christians who follow the Gregorian and New Julian calendars celebrate the feast of the Presentation of the Lord.. People consider this day to be the meeting of winter and spring, according to the weather they made a forecast for the near future..

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Candlemas traditions.

On this day, the consecration of water and candles takes place in churches.. In ancient times, water for the holiday was collected from icicles and given it with them to chumaks who went on a long journey, and they also watered domestic animals and livestock so that they would not get sick. It was believed that the water at the Sretenye acquires healing power..

On the holiday, it is also customary to turn to the Savior in prayers and ask for help in business and the fulfillment of dreams.. It is believed that sincere prayer will be surely heard..

On a holiday, it is also customary to tell fortunes about the harvest: at night they put a plate of grain in the yard, and in the morning they looked to see if there was dew on it. If there was dew, a rich harvest was expected this year..

On a holiday, it is customary to gather at the festive table with the family and pray. On this day, you should forgive insults, show understanding and kindness..

After the Candlemas, people began their traditional “spring” activities: they prepared for sowing, whitewashed trees, drove cattle. The youth organized traditional festivities at that time..

Prayer for the Meeting.

Almighty Jesus Christ, I pray You for my earthly happiness.

Hear my prayers on such a bright day, do not turn away from my words coming from the heart, give me and people love for each other. Teach us, Your unworthy servants, to rejoice every day, strengthen faith and increase love for You.. Let me find happiness with Your help, so that every day is a new continuation of a happy life.. Help me understand what needs to be removed from my life in order to become a happy person.. I beseech You for wisdom in my behavior and my words. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.