These signs for the birth of a child will help to know his character and destiny, and rituals to bring trouble
With pregnancy and childbirth has always been associateda large number of superstitions and prohibitions. People's signs helped parents determine the nature of the child and find out how his future life will develop. To take away bad luck, our ancestors performed rituals and adhered to certain traditions. At various times, customs appeared, the observance of which was to attract luck and luck.
Folk features associated with the birth of a child
Many superstitions are associated with the birth of a child. Some ancient signs today seem to be silly prejudices, others - have a scientific justification. For example, the most famous belief is that a newborn can not be shown to anyone for 40 days. It is believed that during this period the baby is the weakest and most vulnerable to negative energy. From a medical point of view, superstition has a logical explanation:
A newborn can easily catch an infection from an outsider;
Noisy company can provoke a child's stress, which will lead to sleep disturbance.
Esotericists recommend paying attention to other ancient signs:
You can not rock an empty cradle and roll an empty wheelchair - the child will not sleep well.
The baby can not be cut until he is one year old. According to this superstition, along with the hair, you can cut off future happiness and luck.
The weather in the child's birthday determines its nature and character:
sunny day - optimistic, cheerful, open;
cloudy - modest, shy;
rain - single-minded, careerist;
snowfall - serious, will have a craving for science;
bad weather (strong wind, thunderstorm, blizzard) - energetic, independent, self-confident.
A child of up to a year is not allowed to look in the mirror so that he does not "look" at his happiness.
At the first breast feeding the baby is applied to the right breast. It is believed that this will help to strengthen his health.
In order for the baby to develop faster and start talking earlier, when swaddling the knot should be tied in front.
You can not often tickle a baby - it will grow stupid.
Do not eat bread for the child, so as not to take away his health.
Baby things are not accepted to buy before the birth of the baby. If the bed is already bought, a toy is placed in it, so that the place is not empty.
Children born in the new moon will live long. The appearance in the light of a full moon promises great luck and luck.
On the day the child was born, you can not give anything away from home, lend or borrow money.
If the baby was born face down, he will have a short life.
Old Russian customs that have survived to this day
In Russia the birth of a child was accompanied by a seriesceremonies, in which all members of the family took part. Some customs have survived to this day. Our ancestors were confident that the observance of traditions - a pledge of well-being and a happy fate of the baby. For example, the first bathing of a newborn was of great importance. According to popular beliefs, a silver coin, dropped into the water, helps to attract material goods. To the child was healthy, honey was added to the bath and the decoction was decoction.
Under the font boys put an ax or a hammer,girls - thread and needle. It was believed that due to this the child will grow up to be economic and house-building. If bathing was done in the evening, the water was left overnight and poured out at sunset.
Until now, other, no less interesting customs have come down:
The tradition to tie an envelope of a newborn with a ribbon goes back to the pagan past of the Slavs. In ancient times, babies were tied with a belt, embroidered with protective signs and symbols.
Earlier the newborn was wrapped in a sheepskin coatsheepskins or sheep's clothing, so that his whole life will pass in abundance. Today the child is simply put on a fur coat from natural fur. This should be done on the first day after discharge from the hospital.
Many people have a tradition of givingnewborn silver spoon. In Russia, this metal symbolized wealth and protection from evil spirits. A silver spoon was started to feed the child immediately after the first tooth was ordered. It was believed that the process of the appearance of teeth will be easier and less painful.
The Old Russian custom of "ransom from the midwife" was conductedon the third day after childbirth. The woman who helped the child to come into the world left the home of the woman in childbirth with presents. In our time it is customary to thank the midwife who took delivery. She is given a present at the discharge from the hospital.
