On April 17, Eastern Rite Christians begin Bright Week, which follows the feast of the Resurrection of Christ or Easter. It is believed that this is a time of joy and fun, on Bright Week it is customary to visit.

The people believed that each day of Bright Week had its own purpose, traditions were associated with them, which our ancestors followed from antiquity.

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Bright Monday.

In Ukraine, it is also called Polivny. On this day, according to tradition, young men pour water over the girls they like.. There is also a tradition of watering passers-by, friends and relatives..

On a holiday, it is also customary to visit each other, treat them with krashanki. According to ancient tradition, men went to visit.

Bright Tuesday.

On this day, according to custom, women went to visit. The men stayed at home and worked. But in the modern world, these restrictions do not apply, the whole family visits.

Wednesday of the Bright Week.

The people also called this day " On a holiday in the villages, they began to dance round dances, which continued until the feast of the Trinity, they also arranged dances and had fun..

Bright Thursday.

On this day, the bride-to-be began, the guys looked after their bride.

bright friday.

This day was called Forgiveness Day. On Friday it was customary to visit the newlyweds. The girls washed their faces with cold water that day.. It was believed that it helps to preserve youth.

bright saturday.

On this day, it was customary to have fun, visit relatives.

Sunday of Bright Week.

This day was also called Red Hill. Sunday was considered a bad omen for single guys and unmarried girls to stay at home..