With the advent of Christianity, the birth of Jesus Christ began to be celebrated on December 25 (old style) or January 7 (new style). The ancient pagan rite was timed to one of the greatest Christian holidays - Christmas. New religious carols with biblical and Christian images appeared. They have gained the same popularity as the old carols.
Christmas caroling groups honored all family members during the rounds of the yards. They performed majestic songs for the master, mistress, their children, boyfriend, girlfriend. We wished them happiness and health. If in the family
Sprinkling with grain, after the performance of generosity, is always done with a saying:
"Fortunately, for health! births
God, rye, wheat and all the arable land! And for us it's a firecracker."
According to the content, nature and purpose of the charity, it is a panegyric-glorious New Year's greeting. They are, as it were, an addendum to Christmas carols and are an integral part of Christmas carols.
Traditional Christmas and New Year rites, carols and Christmas gifts are a real treasury of our people, which you need to get to know deeply.
Посыпание зерном, после выполнения щедровки, всегда производится с прибауткой:
”К счастью, на здоровье! Роды
Боже, рожь, пшеницу и всякую пашницу! А нам – паляницу”.
По содержанию, характеру и назначению щедровки являются панегирично-величательные новогодние поздравления. Они как бы приложение к Колядкам и представляют собой неотделимую часть рождественского пения.
Традиционные рождественско-новогодние обряды, колядки и щедривки – это настоящая сокровищница нашего народа, которую нужно глубоко познавать.
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