On April 21, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate Maundy Thursday - the fourth day of Holy Week.. According to tradition, it is customary to bake paska on this day, as well as bathe before dawn, it is believed that the water acquires healing power.. At the same time, a number of prohibitions are associated with the holiday..

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What not to do on Maundy Thursday.

On the holiday it is forbidden to swear, swear and quarrel. If there are quarrels in the family, nothing good awaits her all year.

Do not start baking pasta before cleaning the house. Baking and painting eggs must be approached after the house has been put in order.

Can't eat pasta.

Despite the fact that they are baked on Maundy Thursday, you cannot try pastries until Easter..

On Pure Thursday, strict fasting must be observed..

Signs of Maundy Thursday.

The first baked pasta is soft and ruddy - for good and good luck. Dry and stale - to sorrows and adversities.

If Thursday is sunny, spring will be warm and clear.

Good weather on this day - to family happiness and well-being.

Rainy, cold and windy - this will be the weather for the rest of the spring.