On church holidays, especially large ones, such as Easter, Christmas, etc., practically nothing can be done. Such a belief can often be heard from churched people or those who consider themselves equated with such. However, this point is often perplexing for many, especially young people. Indeed, why should God react incorrectly to a simple desire to wash. In fact, the complete ban on any physical activity on Orthodox holidays is just a myth. In fact, there are a number of restrictions, but they are quite simple to implement.
Banning activities on church holidays often carries more superstitious fear than real threat. However, it is so strong that many prefer to listen to myths and rumors and give up everything on such days. In fact, the church does not advise doing physical labor on holidays solely so that there is an opportunity to spend this day with your family, communicate, etc.
What is not recommended to do on church holidays
Most of this kind of advice was based on ordinary observations and a number of coincidences. For example, a fairly common prohibition is the prohibition of sewing and darning at Christmas. But this belief is from a series of the same ones, why it is impossible to sew for pregnant women. It is connected with the fact that the child is supposedly wrapped around the umbilical cord. This statement does not carry a scientific evidence base.
It is also not recommended to go outdoors on church holidays and even more so to hunt. After all, it is a very great sin to kill an animal on a day when everyone rejoices at either the birth of a new life, or the resurrection from the dead, etc.
Various transfers are also prohibited on church holidays. In general, it is considered the best option to stay at home. no trips or scheduled departures will end well.
Supporters of this kind of prohibition have one piece of advice - to stay at home and pray: for health, for success, etc.
One of the Passover signs says that women on the first day of Great Lent should not go to the courtyards, because it brings misfortune and illness.
But on the Annunciation, ladies are generally forbidden to do hair. Especially those that involve braiding. Moreover, often supporters of such a statement refer to the Holy Scriptures, which contain the following words: "Martha, Martha, do not itch."
It is recommended that you refuse to visit the hairdresser on this day. Also, do not sign up for epilation.
On the day of St. Elijah it is forbidden to swim, because according to statistics, it is on this holiday that the largest number of accidents on the water occurs.
On September 11, the day when the beheading of St. John is celebrated, you should not use sharp objects. For example, it is generally better to break off round bread.
What to consider
The official position of the Church is that all of the above are nothing more than myths based on human superstition. Despite the fact that they are already very many years old, and they appeared in a period when humanity was not as enlightened as it is now, they are still quite tenacious and strong in the consciousness of modern society.
In fact, on church holidays you can wash, comb your hair, do light cleaning of the house, etc. But it is better to refuse from full-fledged work, tk. indeed, it is worth spending the holiday with your family.
