On April 19, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate Great Tuesday - the second day of Holy Week, which ends with the feast of the Resurrection of Christ or Easter. On this day, believers remember the parable of the Pharisees and the parables that Jesus spoke in the Jerusalem temple.

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What to do on Maundy Tuesday.

On this day, as throughout Holy Week, believers remember the earthly path of Jesus Christ. It is also necessary to read the Gospel and pray.

On this day, in the villages, flaxseed and hempseed are usually collected and crushed in a mortar, and then mixed with water, extracting juicy milk.. This milk is given to domestic animals to protect them from diseases.. It is believed that if an animal refuses to drink milk, it is already sick or enchanted..

On Maundy Tuesday, it is customary to do good deeds and not refuse to help those in need..

It is advisable to finish the stitching and darning of clothes, as well as repair work in the house on this day..

Easter eggs are painted on Maundy Tuesday. This occupation was considered sacred, when painting eggs, it is desirable to be alone with your thoughts so that other people's energy does not interfere with the process..

What not to do on Maundy Tuesday.

On this day, it is forbidden to sing and dance, as well as arrange noisy festivities.. Prohibited vulgar behavior. This day must be spent thinking about Easter.

On the holiday, one should not forget about Great Lent, it is necessary to refrain from eating food of animal origin.

Signs of Holy Tuesday.

Wet weather - there will be a good harvest of mushrooms;

water spill - to a good hayfield and forbs;

if the bees have flown out of the hives and are circling over them in a friendly swarm, then there will be an early spring;

thunder - to a clear and warm summer;

if the lightning flashes, but the thunder is not visible, the summer will not be rainy;

if there are blue clouds in the sky, then you should expect warm but humid weather.