On this day, you can not start baking Easter cakes without cleaning the house.
On April 21, Christians of the Eastern rite celebrate Holy Thursday – the fourth day of Holy Week . Traditionally, on this day it is customary to bake Easter cakes, as well as to bathe until dawn, it is believed that water acquires healing powers. At the same time, a number of bans are connected with the holiday.
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What not to do on Maundy Thursday
It is forbidden to swear, gossip and quarrel on the holiday. If there are quarrels in the family, nothing good will happen to her all year round.
You can't start baking Easter cakes before cleaning the house. Baking and painting eggs should be done after the house is tidy.
You can not eat Easter cakes. Despite the fact that they are baked on Maundy Thursday, you can not taste pastries until Easter.
On Maundy Thursday you must observe a strict fast.
Signs of Maundy Thursday
The first baked Easter cake is soft and ruddy – for good and success. Dry and stale – to grief and trouble.
If Thursday is sunny – spring will be warm and clear.
Good weather on this day – to family happiness and well-being.
< Rainy, cold and windy - such weather will be all spring left.
