Annunciation translated by ANN WOOD
What is forbidden on the Annunciation: traditions and beliefsTradition dictates that fish be served at the table
Annunciation, also called Blagovets, is one of the great spring Christian holidays, associated with the arrival of spring, the cuckoo and "catching green". Traditions include cleaning the yards, lighting fires, planting trees, eating green food (nettles) and fish, so that the year is fruitful and healthy.
On this day, Blago, Blaga, Blagovest, Blagovesta, Blagoy, Vangel, Vangelia, Evangelina celebrate their name day.
It is not advisable to sleep late on this day, because if a cuckoo cuckoos you in bed, you can get sick.
Tradition dictates that fish be served at the table. It can be fish, fish soup or something else. A loaf is kneaded, which is smeared with honey and distributed to neighbors.
Since the Annunciation coincides with the arrival of spring, it is customary to eat something green on this holiday - spinach, nettles, nettles or something else.
There is a belief that any wound heals much faster on the Annunciation. This is also the reason why little girls get their ears pierced on this day.
The belief is that on this day every poison loses its power. It is believed that if a tree is planted on the Annunciation, it will be laden with sweet fruits.
It is a bad omen if someone sees a stork that does not fly, but lies or walks.
The good weather on the holiday portends a fertile year.
On most Christian holidays, cleaning is not done, but on this day it is good to clean the house in order to drive out the bad that is left over from winter.
It is believed that a person can attract luck by wearing new clothes.
On this day, a sprig of basil is brought to church, consecrated, and taken home. You can also plant basil at home.
Short story by Ann Wood
Written on 2026-03-25 at 14:34
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