Today begins the most severe week of Great Lent, which is popularly called passionate. This Monday is associated with a number of prohibitions and guidelines.
This year, on April 26, Orthodox Christians remember the sufferings of Christ, and also observe a number of prohibitions of Holy Week – for example, they are not accepted for new deeds, because they may turn out to be unsuccessful.
On Great Monday, it is forbidden to neglect the restrictions on fasting, laugh, have fun, make noise, go far from home, receive guests at home, as well as swear, swear and swear.
It is recommended to do general cleaning of the house, prepare food. The ancestors, in turn, believed that the work in the garden on this day would be successful and bring a rich harvest.