When the Nativity of Christ 2016 celebrate the Orthodox, Catholics and Protestants - the date. What not to do in Christmas
Annually, believers around the world celebrate one of thethe most significant religious holidays - the birthday of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. According to biblical legends, this event occurred in the ancient town of Bethlehem in 5508 from the creation of the world. The birth of the Messiah was announced by the appearance on the sky of a bright star. She also illuminated the path to the mountain cave, which was the first haven for the Savior who appeared in the world.
First, bow to the newborn babycame the surrounding shepherds. Then the Magi came to Christ and brought him a gift of incense, gold and myrrh. It was from then on that the tradition began to go to each other's house on Christmas Eve, to "sow" the road to the house with wheat or any other kind of cereals and wish the owners happiness, peace and prosperity.
When the Nativity of Christ 2016 is celebrated by Orthodox, Catholics and Protestants
The Roman church adheres to old traditions andnotes a bright holiday on December 25. When Catholic and Protestant Christmas already announces the birth of a baby Christ, Orthodox Christians are still fasting and are just waiting for the arrival of a great day. The Russian Church it comes only on January 7. The two-week discrepancy in the dates is due to the discrepancy between the Gregorian and Julian calendars, according to which the date of the holiday is calculated by the clergy of different faiths.
Christmas Traditions
By and large, it has no principalthe meaning of what number is celebrated the Nativity of Christ. The most important thing is to celebrate it magnificently and to observe certain customs, for example, to enrich the soul with a charge of positive energy, prosperity and luck. It is for this Christmas morning in the process of caroling, the floors of houses are actively "sowing" with seeds of rice, wheat or millet, while wishing the inhabitants of the home happiness, health, prosperity and success.
On the table this day there are many differentdishes. It is believed that the beautiful food served on the festive dishes attracts good spirits into the house, which give people their protection and protect them from ungodly forces.
What can not be done on Christmas Day?
When Orthodox Christmas begins, by virtue ofthere are a number of restrictions. Women are categorically prohibited from doing housework, knitting, sewing and darn clothing. Men are ordered to abandon hunting games, as according to ancient legends, on the Christmas night wild animals are inhabited by the souls of deceased Christians. Young girls are not allowed to guess either their future or their narrowed. To do this, a special period is set aside, starting from the 12th day of Christmas and ending only at Epiphany.
