For a long time, there was a tradition among the people to see off a young man into the army. And this is no accident, because the service has always been a considerable test. Merry seeing off with friends and relatives helps the young man to tune in the right mood.
Instructions
Step 1
In order not to upset the conscript with annoying trifles, you need to make the farewell to the army cheerful and joyful. All his best friends, good acquaintances, classmates and relatives should gather for this event. Friends, girlfriend and mother of a young man need to restrain themselves, not showing their sadness and tears. Indeed, at this moment, the future fighter has a much harder time. He will need to leave his home for a long time and get into an unusual atmosphere. The future worries the guy and keeps him on his toes. Therefore, it is important to help him calm down and relax at least this evening.
Step 2
Organizing a send-off to the army is not so easy. This event will require a considerable amount of money for a banquet, as well as transportation costs. Much depends on its venue and the number of guests invited. However, it must be remembered that the farewell cannot be turned into an ordinary feast. In addition to celebrating in a fashionable restaurant / cafe, you can arrange a banquet in your country house or even at home. If the farewell will be carried out in the summer season, the option with a dacha will be most preferable, especially if there is a river or forest nearby and it is possible to cook barbecue outdoors.
Step 3
Dishes for sending off to the army can be different, depending on your finances and the time of year. It is imperative to prepare the dish that the new recruit loves most of all, since he will not be able to feast on it for a long time. And you can also cook a pot with barley so that those present try one spoonful of army porridge. You should not "overload" young people with alcoholic beverages, it is better to let the guests dance more and have fun in contests. Chicken with vegetables, a lot of salads, fish dishes, as well as barbecue are usually prepared for an appetizer. For dessert, fruit and sweets should be served. The main thing is that the dishes are tasty.
Step 4
The conscript must be seated in a place of honor so that he has a good view of all those present, and parents and the most important guests should be placed nearby. The oldest of the audience should give the very first speech, admonishing the new recruit on a glorious journey. It is very good if he himself has fought before or has awards for his service. Then the rest of the guests can also give the guy their parting words. Jokes and contests that will defuse the atmosphere with fun and laughter will not interfere with the celebration. Let good music play during the event. Modern compositions should be diluted with old songs that traditionally sound on wires to the army: “Don't cry, girl”, “In two winters”, “As my own mother saw me off” and, of course, “Katyusha”.
Step 5
Different areas have their own traditions and rituals that are associated with this event. For example, some ask the future soldier to hang a ribbon on the wall. It will symbolize that the little particle of the guy will stay here. Only he himself, upon arriving at his home, can remove the tape from the wall. Sometimes the conscript's parents try to throw coins on the departing bus. It is generally considered bad omen to wear a uniform before leaving for the military. Even if your best friend asks you to do it in order to be photographed, you should refuse him.
Step 6
During the send-off to the army, the guy is given a bite from the loaf, and the rest is wrapped and cleaned before he returns home. The soldier will then take it out and eat it himself. In addition, today the tradition is reviving, when on the eve of sending a conscript to the army, his family visits a local temple. After blessing the future soldier on the road, everyone goes to the recruiting station. According to tradition, seeing off to the army ends with the return of all those seeing off the guy to his parents' house.
