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Why are they remembered?

The funeral traditions of different peoples,folded by centuries, are different, but they are united by one - the belief that with the demise for the human soul another life begins. Therefore, much attention has always been paid not only to funerals, but also to subsequent wake-ups. In Christianity, commemorations were made several times: on the day of the funeral, on the ninth and fortieth days. This is due to the soul's troubles in the afterlife. On the day of the funeral, all those attending the funeral are invited to the funeral feast. Wake-ups can be arranged at home, but today many people prefer to rent a cafe or restaurant. An important role in the funeral meal is played by the dishes served to the table. For Christians from ancient times, the main funeral dish was kutya (or osovo) - a dish consisting of boiled rice, honey, nuts and raisins. The grains that enter the kutya serve as a prototype of a new life awaiting the deceased. An important point is the consecration of this dish in the temple before the commemoration. Not necessarily the abundance of dishes on the memorial table. However, cold snacks and various drinks are traditionally served.

Sad dinner

Before entering the room where thea funeral dinner, it is common to all who were at the cemetery to offer to wash their hands. Then the guests are invited to the table with the words: "Please share our grief." At the table, one dish should be left blank. The place to his right is occupied by the hostess or the owner of the funeral dinner. The memorial meal begins with the reading of "Our Father" by someone close to the deceased, then everyone present in the left hand is taken by handful of kutya, and the right crosses and then eaten the porridge. In addition to kutya, traditional at the funeral feast is jelly. He usually ends the meal. It is bottled in glasses by everyone present. In some places, pancakes with honey are also a traditional funeral dish. They are usually eaten immediately after kutya. The rest of the dishes are served at the discretion of the owners. During the memorial meal it is necessary to observe the etiquette: do not loudly talk or laugh. All conversations at the table should be devoted to the deceased, the memories of his earthly life. Thanks for the memorial meal is not accepted. The rest of the meal is given to the guests so that they and the houses can remember the deceased. You can not throw out Kutya. At the next wake - on the 9th and 40th days - the closest relatives and relatives are invited. But the most important thing is the commemoration of the deceased, of course, in the temple.