Christmas traditions by Monika Vranova

Garlic on the table

monika_vranova39 — 2019-10-03 08:26:03 UTC

Also, no one on the table can be missing. It is the most effective natural medicine to provide the family with good health throughout the next year.

Sliced apple

2019-11-06 08:14:25 UTC

On Christmas we usualy cut apple in half, and when is there a star it means that you wil have luck for next year.

Tradtion

samkomichalek222 — 2019-11-06 08:15:25 UTC

During Christmas Eve the candle is lit as a symbol of Christmas

Wafers

2019-11-06 08:16:08 UTC

For Christmas, wafers are made with honey and tiled with nuts or chocolate.They may have whipped cream.

Decorate Christmas Tree

bossovikboss — 2019-11-06 08:16:36 UTC

On 23 or 24 december we decorating christmas tree. On the top we put star or angel.

Fish (carp)

2019-11-06 08:17:49 UTC

we usually eat fish (carp). Fish is a symbol of Christianity. Carp is lent food. Carp typical food for christmas.

Nut

2019-11-06 08:17:57 UTC

Puts nut into the wall for luck

Fish scale

2019-11-06 08:17:57 UTC

For Christmas it is put under the tablecloth fish scales

Tree upside down in past

2019-11-06 08:19:20 UTC

In the past, our ancestors hung the Christmas tree upside down on the ceiling. They usually did this because they had small room.

Christmas table Nothing could be thrown out of the Christmas Eve table, and the products that were supposed to have helped when the cattle got sick were also put off. The farmhouse in stables and barns was also thought of. He had better food on that day. In return, the animals spoke in human language.

2019-11-06 08:19:36 UTC

Bethlehem light

olivia_gendova — 2019-11-06 08:20:18 UTC

In Christian families, they go to church for “Bethlehem light” and therefore to light a candle.

Prayer

2019-11-06 08:20:21 UTC

Before dinner we should pray and thank for the food.

Bake Gingerbread

bossovikboss — 2019-11-06 08:20:44 UTC

At the christmas we usually bake gingerbreads into different shapes like star or circles.

Extra plate

2019-11-06 08:21:10 UTC

We pretend one plate for a random guest.It is a symbol of belonging and mercy.

Christmas Pastry

2019-11-06 08:22:40 UTC

The housewife had to have it completed before sunrise to be ready as a gift for carolers. After cooking the dough, the chief cook wiped her hands on the fruit trees to give birth.

Drink

2019-11-06 08:22:49 UTC

Before the wafers of honey and garlic began to be eaten, the head of the family brought a drink with strong alcohol.

Meat

2019-11-06 08:24:00 UTC

In Catholic families, meat could only be eaten after midnight. It was rude.

Washing in waterwrith coins

2019-11-06 08:25:31 UTC

The wash brasin is filled with water into whict a few coins are thrown. Then we wash our hands or face. In this way we should wash away all thebad things.

People try to control themselves

2019-11-06 08:25:41 UTC

People have been trying to control their actions all day,

Under Table

bossovikboss — 2019-11-06 08:26:21 UTC

Under table we had a bell or iron tool.

Plates of table

2019-11-06 08:28:30 UTC

In some Slovak regions it is customary to have an even number of plates on the table. If not, the last at the table would die.

Iron object

2019-11-06 08:28:56 UTC

Under the Christmas table there was an iron object, usually an ax. It was believed that he who puts his foot on it during the evening will be happy next year. All the legs of the table used to be wrapped in a thick chain to ensure family cohesion next year.

Small nativity scene

2019-11-06 08:30:51 UTC

Under the Christmas tree is put a small nativity scene

Lent

2019-11-06 08:31:10 UTC

He had to keep until the first star came out in the sky. They were also careful about what they were doing all day. They believed that if it was a good day, everyone would be like that in a year.

Light

2019-11-06 08:31:28 UTC

Kysucky families, on the other hand, leave the light in all rooms