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Festivities and fortune-telling: how to spend Christmastide in Mordovia

Festivities and fortune-telling: how to spend Christmastide in Mordovia

Christmastide is rightfully considered the most mysterious and mystical time. Where, if not in the outback, ancient traditions and beliefs are preserved. There are still villages in Mordovia, where to 7 by 19 January festivities are organized, and in some places they also wonder. About, how did you spend those days before, and how the life of the village of Lesnoye Tsibaevo changes with the onset of Christmastide today, Local resident Valentina Liskina told FAN.

In the recent past, the Mordovians had such a custom: going to "Roshtuvan kud", which translated from Moksha means "Christmas house". The girls sang and danced, held various competitions. The guys were looking at them, they chose those, which is more perky and vociferous. It was there that many villagers found their destiny.

"In such a" Christmas house "my husband's parents met. The mother-in-law was very lively. And the mother-in-law knew the whole district, like a skilled carpenter. On Christmas day, he went to such festivities in the village of Lesnye Shiyali. There I met my future wife ", - shared with FAN Valentina Liskina.

Festivities and fortune-telling: how to spend Christmastide in Mordovia

There are no such customs for a long time, but the tradition of singing and dancing on holidays is still relevant today. Ensemble "Laimonya" ("Cheryomushka"), in which Valentina Liskina participates, likes to make people laugh. And this year, local artists visited several villages in the Temnikovsky district.

“In our area there was a big contest“ New Year in the Outback ”for the best decoration of the local area. And on Christmas we took stock. Today Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden rode through the villages and presented gifts to the winners. The first place was taken by a family from the village of Podgornoye Konakovo. Everywhere we were met by hospitable hosts. Yet 13 January we go to visit our fellow villagers. They already know, that our team on this day can be in any home. In the village of Lesnoye Tsibaevo, there is even a sign: if on this day "Laimonya" is on the doorstep, then the year will be good. We try not to offend anyone. We don't have many inhabitants, we will have time for everyone ", - Valentina assured.

Festivities and fortune-telling: how to spend Christmastide in Mordovia

It is customary in Mordovian villages to bring good news and treat relatives at Christmas. This is another sign. But to believe or not - everyone decides for himself. Meeting little guests at home promises special joy.

“My first guest on Christmas Day is a baby. My sister's grandson came to see me today. The child went around all the corners and babbled something on his. You should have seen it. I am sure I will have an easy and happy year ".

A resident of a Mordovian village has every reason to believe in signs and fortune-telling. After all, she recognized her betrothed long before marriage. About, how can you look into the future, her grandmother once told her. On Christmas night, Valentina put a comb under her pillow and said aloud a desire to see her betrothed. In a dream, a guy came to her from the same village. He also became her husband in the future..

Festivities and fortune-telling: how to spend Christmastide in Mordovia

“Once, with a girlish company, we gathered at a village woman. I remember, we respected her very much for her talents. She worked for many years in a folklore group and played the balalaika. She had a very difficult life, but, surprisingly, under no circumstances was discouraged. Dedicated herself to creativity. She sent us to the well at midnight to fetch water. For this ritual, we need to put on our outerwear inside out.. It's a long way to the well. But you had to go backwards. I had to go in silence. We were just bursting with curiosity and fear at the same time. we, nine people, took a bucket and went into the dark in the snow, not seeing the path. We scooped up water and returned to that woman's house. She lit two candles and told us to take turns to look into a cup of water. Everyone saw something different. And I saw my future husband again. He was in military uniform and served in Afghanistan at the time.. true, I didn't recognize it right away ", - shared memories of Valentina Liskina.

FAN previously wrote about, that guests and residents of Mordovia are promised a vacation with a national accent.

Author: Irina Pyatina

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