On February 27, Eastern Rite Christians begin Great Lent.. This is the period of preparation for the celebration of Easter, which is not so much a time of abstinence from food as a time of preparation of the soul for the bright holiday of Christ's Resurrection..

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What not to do in Lent.

At this time, you can not swear, get angry, conflict and be offended.

You should also not envy and lie, the greatest value is honesty.

You can not arrange loud festivities, weddings, attend entertainment establishments. Focus on spiritual cleansing and prayer.

At this time, you can not eat meat, dairy products, eggs, fish and seafood. On some days, it is necessary to exclude vegetable oil from food..

Alcoholic beverages should also not be consumed during the fasting period..

Don't refuse help to those who ask for it..

On the Saturday before Easter, it is forbidden to borrow and lend money, so as not to lose health and well-being.

Signs of Great Lent.

Most folk signs are associated with Holy Week, which is the final one in Lent..

Girls who wanted to get married cut off their hair on Maundy Thursday, and then kept it under their pillows until Easter..

So that prosperity and well-being reign in the house all year long, on Maundy Thursday it is customary to move furniture and count money..

If on Good Friday the first person you see is a man, you should expect great luck..

Whoever bathes on Good Friday will wash away all health from himself.