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At Apple Spas in 2020, many will go to church for morning worship to bless ripe and fragrant apples. The holiday is closely intertwined with ancient Slavic and Christian customs, which are passed down from generation to generation over the centuries. The church name is the Transfiguration of the Lord.
When celebrate
Apple Spas has nothing to do with Easter, so it has a fixed date for the celebration, which will not change in 2020. Often the Transfiguration of the Lord is called the Second Savior, since it is celebrated between the Honey and Hazel Savior.
Important! In 2020, the holiday will be celebrated on August 19, on Wednesday. It is not a public holiday, so employees and employees of other professions will have to go to work.
History of occurrence
Now the holiday is more associated with the church, although it appeared in Russia long before its baptism. It is one of the holidays of harvesting and preparing for the fall. This day was dedicated to picking apples. Only late winter varieties did not pick trees. Conducted various ceremonies, during which they thanked the higher powers for the harvest. Mistresses always tried to keep at least a few fruits until next year. It was believed that in this case, the apple trees will please the owners with a good harvest. The main forces were directed to picking apples, but in the afternoon or in the evening they held folk festivals and feasts. With the advent of Christianity, the holiday acquired a new meaning, but long-standing traditions were successfully preserved.
On August 19, believers celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord. The holiday was based on events that occurred during the life of Jesus Christ. The Son of God told his disciples that He would die for the salvation of mankind. It was hard for them to believe it. To dispel doubts, Jesus with Peter, John and James went to Mount Tabor. On the mountain his face shone, and his clothes became snow-white. The Transfiguration of the Lord happened. In other words, Jesus revealed to the disciples his divine nature.
After the prophet Moses and Elijah came down to earth from heaven. They reaffirmed the words of God's Son about the coming torment and death for the salvation of mankind. They also said that Jesus would rise and rise to heaven with His Father. The apostle Peter began to persuade the Teacher not to go down the mountain in order to avoid suffering, but the Son of God replied that he was obligated to die in order to save the souls of other people.
Among believers, the Transfiguration of the Lord is the main symbol of faith. He reminds them that it is necessary not to go astray regardless of difficulties and obstacles, just as Jesus did not refuse to sacrifice his life for people.
Traditions
The main symbol and attribute of the holiday are apples. And although this is the main treat of the day, in the morning they are usually not eaten, but put in a basket and go to the temple. After the service, the priest will surely bless the fruits brought. After the ceremony, believers make a donation. They put treats and money in a special basket.
Earlier on the way from the church, relatives and friends were treated to apples. Near the temple, fruit was distributed to those who did not have a garden. They were carried to the graves of deceased relatives. Necessarily treated children. According to an ancient legend, apples were distributed to dead children in heaven on this day. Parents who lost a child did not eat these fruits before the Second Savior. Otherwise, their child will not get a treat in heaven.
Knowing the number of Apple Spas in 2020, the housewives will definitely set the festive table.It will be dominated by dishes with apples:
- pies;
- pancakes;
- Cupcakes
- Strudel
- other pastries;
- fruit baked with honey, etc.
Be sure to cook compote or fruit drink. Since the Transfiguration of the Lord falls on the Assumption post, serving meat dishes is prohibited, but you can eat fish. Allowed to drink a little wine.
Ancient rites
Our ancestors performed many ceremonies at Apple Spas in order to protect their family from evil spirits and collect a rich harvest for the next year.
Apple for a cow
If the family had a cow, one sacred apple brought from the church must be hidden in a small haystack and put in a stable. On returning from pasture, the animal usually ate it. They did this so that next year the cow gave birth to a healthy calf and gave a lot of milk.
Rite for home protection
In order for the family to live in prosperity and well-being, a woman cut one apple into two. In one half, she inserted a candle and went around all the corners in the house. Wax collected in the other half. After she folded the apple and buried it in the ground away from home.
At the Apple Savior, the girls were divining. They also used apples to find out the future. On this day, they watched the weather, since a lot of folk signs are associated with the holiday.
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