What can not be done in the Annunciation?

Annunciation is considered a great religious holiday for the Slavs. In Russia, according to tradition, the Annunciation is celebrated annually on April 7.

There are many beliefs and accepts thatYou can not do in the Annunciation. One of the most famous, that everyone has a hearing - it is not recommended to do hairdresses and even just pick up a comb: "A bird does not nest a nest, and a girl does not weave a braid." According to popular beliefs, the cuckoo, having decided to build a nest on this day, loses it forever. In the Annunciation, any work is considered a great sin, and also a trip to a business trip.

On the day of the week on which the holiday took place, the whole year people did not start any new business. But the next day, on the contrary, brings good luck in business.

Cooking hot tried the day before. New clothes were not worn - it would get dirty, it would break for sure. You can not lend anything to other people - poverty can come to the house. Do not start sowing or plowing - there will be a bad harvest year. There was a ban even on conjugal intimacy.

Fire from this day in the houses in the evening do not light, in the cottages do not sleep - go to the cage in the cold, because the Annunciation marks the arrival of spring and heat.