How to decorate a festive table for Easter according to old Russian traditions
How to decorate a festive table for Easter according to old Russian traditions
Easter is one of the most favorite holidays of allOrthodox Christians. To it prepare with pleasure and carefully. First they clean the house, then paint the eggs, bake the cakes. And, of course, they are going to the holiday with the whole family at the table. The festive table for Easter was decorated with great love. In the old Russian traditions, preparation for this took a very long time. Previously, only members of the family gathered for Easter. Now invite for a table and relatives, and friends. In order to decorate the festive table for Easter according to the old Russian traditions, it is necessary to prepare in advance.
Instructions
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In the center of the festive table put a dish,tied with a beautiful towel, with Easter cakes and Easter cakes. Baking was decorated with paper flowers, which they made with the children. An obligatory attribute of the festive table for Easter was the Easter composition, which was being prepared in advance. Two or three weeks before the holiday, a grain of wheat or oats was planted in a deep bowl of warm earth. Emerged gently green shoots, symbolized the resurrection of Christ. They put painted eggs and put the composition in the center of the festive table.
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Especially for decorating a festive tableBaked Easter cakes. They sculpted in unusual shape. Children rejoiced in gingerbread in the form of lambs, birds, chickens and eggs. From the dishes preference was given to baked lamb, veal, pork ham. These dishes were accepted only in a cold form. Fish and hot on the table on this day did not set.
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The obligatory decoration of the festive table onEaster was the flowers. The advantage was behind the colors of yellow. The very first spring flowers - the daffodils - met these requirements. Candles should also be on the Easter table. In the old days they were also yellow.
