Maundy Thursday (popularly Maundy Thursday) in 2021 falls on April 29 and is one of the key moments of the end of Lent and the approaching Easter.

It was on this day, according to the Gospel, that a number of events took place.. These events became the basic foundations of Christianity: humility, confession and communion..

According to the rite, adults and children wash themselves until dawn.. It is believed that water at this time acquires healing power.. After that, you need to confess and receive communion..

By this day, it was decided to put the house in order, the hostesses hung towels with embroidery everywhere. The candle, which was brought from the church in the evening, burned the cross over the front door and kept it until the next Maundy Thursday.. On the same day, the hostesses prepared salt for the Easter table.. A lump of salt was wrapped in a cloth and placed in the oven. After the fabric had decayed, the salt was taken out and stored until Easter, and in the morning on Easter, the owner put this salt on the bread and put it under the images.

It is believed that Maundy Thursday is the most favorable day in order to give a child the first haircut: hair will be thick and healthy..

For the same reason, girls and women also try to put their hair in order..

On this day, you cannot take anything valuable out of the house and lend, since it is believed that this way you can "

This day is associated with cleaning the soul, body and housing from dirt. Is considered. That those who breed dirt in the house on Maundy Thursday will live in mud and quarrels all year round. Do not leave dirty dishes or laundry overnight - this is a bad sign that can attract illness..