The shortest day of the year. What you need to know about winter solstice
The shortest day of the year. What you need to know about winter solstice
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The ancient Slavs this date is to honor the deity Kolyada.
December 22 marks the winter solstice, that is tomorrow daylight will gradually lengthen, said in the story “Snidanok 1+1”.
The winter solstice is very nearly the most important day of all time and peoples, which is known since ancient times. In China, for example, still believe that December 21, rises the male force of nature begins a new cycle of life. This day in the country is called Dong Zhi, decided to honor the memory of ancestors. People prepare steamed cakes made from rice flour. Such Goodies bring happiness and prosperity to every home.
The ancient Slavs this date is to honor the deity Kolyada. Our ancestors treated each other with cakes in the shape of a sun. Also important the winter solstice was for the girls. Traditionally, on the night of December 22 was wondering for the future.
Now, this day is a great opportunity for meditation and wishing, as well as deprivation of all the negative that has accumulated for the entire year. Experts advise to write down all the bad on a piece and burn it – thus you will get rid of everything negative. And most importantly, to the psychologists, after the winter solstice, improves mood. Because from now on daylight will gradually lengthen and spring is closer.