Onion Day: What Can and Cannot Be Done on This Holiday – Important Advice for Orthodox Christians

31.10.2024 00:05

Lukov Day is associated with many folk traditions and superstitions, the observance of which helps to maintain well-being.

What not to do

Don't give salt from home

Passing salt on this day is a bad omen; it promises the loss of family happiness and peace.

Fishermen

Fishermen are forbidden to go out with their right foot. This simple sign helps to avoid empty nets and a bad day of fishing.

Don't overeat

Don't overeat at the festive table today. Despite the tradition of gathering for a hearty dinner, overeating is considered a bad omen.

Don't chop

And don't even cut down trees. Violating this rule promises a difficult life path and many obstacles.

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Don't make new acquaintances

Lukov's day is considered a time of activity of evil spirits, and new connections can bring trouble.

Don't touch the spiders

Spiders are considered messengers of the ancestors, and you can't offend them. Otherwise, you can lose their invisible support.

Don't leave shoes on the chair

This action symbolizes an imminent separation from home and may foreshadow an unexpected move.

Don't borrow money

Popular wisdom warns that a borrowed ruble can lead to new need.

What can be done

Get the whole family together

Onion Day is a great opportunity to strengthen family ties and resolve disputes.

Put one thing on inside out

This simple amulet is considered protection from evil spirits that are active on this day.

Author: Elena Gutyro Editor of Internet resources

Content
  1. What not to do
  2. Don't give salt from home
  3. Fishermen
  4. Don't overeat
  5. Don't chop
  6. Don't make new acquaintances
  7. Don't touch the spiders
  8. Don't leave shoes on the chair
  9. Don't borrow money
  10. What can be done
  11. Get the whole family together
  12. Put one thing on inside out