why do you need to go to matchmaking, bake a pig and hide a ring in dumplings?

Who among us doesn't love New Year? The only pity is that it comes very quickly and ends just as quickly. The ancient custom of celebrating the onset of the Old New Year on the night of January 13-14 helps to prolong the feeling of the holiday.

According to statistics, almost 60 percent of the population, especially young people, celebrate the Old New Year in the former Soviet republics. This holiday is also of great importance for believers, because by January 13, fasting ends, and you can afford to eat fast food, have fun and have fun in every possible way. No wonder the evening before the Old New Year was called Generous.

How to celebrate the advent of the old New Year and what is customary to do on this holiday?

1. Set the festive table, which must include meat dishes, especially pork.

In the old days, roasted pig was served on Old New Year, which was considered a symbol of the fertility of the earth and the fertility of livestock. Another obligatory dish is kutia, but not lean, but seasoned with meat or lard.

2. Cooking dumplings with surprises

And, in addition to the filling, put in each of them an object that can be used to make a prediction for the next year. For example, if someone comes across a ring, you should wait for marriage, if a penny - wealth is just around the corner, a thread - an interesting journey awaits, a peppercorn - surprises cannot be avoided.

3. Feed all guests to their fill and give alms generously

Otherwise, you may miss out on good luck and happiness next year.

4. Invite an even number of people to the table, and if there is an odd number of people, then put an empty plate.

5. Celebrate the Old New Year in peace and harmony, asking for forgiveness from everyone who was inadvertently offended in the past year.

7. Send matchmakers. It was believed that on this day even the most unapproachable bride would not be able to refuse the groom, for fear of remaining a wench for the rest of her life.

What can't you do for the old New Year?

1. Quarrel, swear and cry, otherwise misfortunes cannot be avoided.

2. Eating a bird or fish: happiness can “swim away” or “fly away” from home.

3. Counting loose change on holiday night to avoid tears next year.

4. Lend money, otherwise losses cannot be avoided in the near future. You can’t borrow money yourself without spending a year in debt.

5. Place dishes that have cracks or chips on the holiday table. This promises family squabbles, troubles and poverty.

6. Play cards and other gambling games: this way you can spoil your luck for the whole year.

7. Throw away leftover food so as not to experience hunger, and take out the trash so as not to take away happiness along with it.

Folk signs for the Old New Year

On the night of the Old New Year, you should pay attention to folk signs in order to find out what kind of weather awaits you and what the coming year will be like.

So, it was believed that if there were many stars in the sky, there would be a good harvest of berries in the summer. If the morning is snowy and frosty, the year will be rich, and a good harvest of nuts is worth waiting for if there is a blizzard on January 14th. Cold weather without snow promises few mushrooms, and frost on the trees promises a lot of honey.

In addition, the evening before the Old New Year is an excellent time for fortune telling, especially for unmarried girls who cast a spell on their betrothed. For example, brides found out who would be the first to marry. To do this, they baked buns, laid them out on a bench and let a dog into the house. Whoever's bun she approaches first will be the first to marry.

The Old New Year falls on the night of January 13th to 14th. In Russia, this holiday is also called Vasilyev's evening. The thing is that on this day churches honor St. Basil the Great, who was famous for his miraculous deeds. It is believed that the night of the old New Year is very mysterious and mystical. It falls during Christmas time - a period of various conspiracies, predictions and fortune-telling. On this night, it is customary to tell fortunes using various objects: cards, mirrors, wedding rings, threads, eggs, and so on.

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Also, on the old New Year, the Slavs customarily carry out various ceremonies, rituals and conspiracies to attract good luck, wealth, love, beauty, health and well-being. In order to avoid troubles and problems next year, people have many signs and beliefs associated with this mysterious holiday. It was believed that if you make a wish on this mystical night, it will soon come true.

Folk signs, customs and traditions for the Old New Year

Generous evening is the name of the Slavic folk holiday, which is celebrated on the eve of the old New Year. From the evening of January 13th, it was customary in every home to prepare generous kutia with the addition of lard and meat. That evening, the housewives tried to prepare the most delicious and best dishes, but the main decoration of the New Year's table was a whole roasted pig. This dish was prepared in honor of Basil the Great, as he was considered the patron saint of pigs. Roast pig symbolized the fertility of livestock and fertile land. From the evening until midnight, there was a tradition in which young girls went to their neighbors' houses and sang songs, thereby wishing them health, happiness and prosperity in the New Year. It was believed that with their songs they also drove away evil spirits and various evil spirits. The holiday itself was usually celebrated on a grand scale. In Rus', all relatives gathered to visit the eldest in the family. They walked in the evening and did not leave until the morning.

On Generous Evening, anyone could come visit and treat themselves to a pig. In gratitude for the delicious food, guests had to leave money (in any amount) to the owner. The next morning, January 14th, the donated amount had to be taken to the church. It was considered a sin not to donate donated money or pork to the church.

Early in the morning after New Year's Eve, people tried to get up as early as possible and go to a spring, river or well to wash and get water there. There was a belief that whoever performed this ritual would gain health and vigor for the whole year.

Also, on the morning of January 14, it was necessary to go out into the yard and shake off the snow from the fruit-bearing trees. This ritual symbolized prosperity and a rich harvest in the coming year.

There were also money superstitions that said that on the eve of the old New Year one should not lend money. This was done so that next year the family would always have money. It was believed that by borrowing even a small amount, a person himself could become a debtor in the next 12 months.

Basic signs for the old New Year:

• counting change in a wallet or pocket means shedding tears all next year;
• you cannot pronounce the number “thirteen” - this is a bad sign;
• Taking out the trash on the night of January 13th to 14th means taking happiness and prosperity out of the house;
• if the sun shines brightly on January 14th, the year promises to be fruitful and prosperous;
• a quiet clear night on the old New Year - to good luck and happiness in the new year;
• if New Year's Eve is frosty and all the trees are covered with frost, next year promises to be rich in grain crops;
• snow falling on the night of the old New Year - to a happy event in the new year;
• cold, but without precipitation - a lack of mushrooms;
• blizzard on the old New Year - to a large harvest of nuts;
• starry night - to the berry harvest;
• if the stars shine unusually brightly, next year promises to be frosty in winter and very hot in summer;
• wind blowing from the south - the year will be hot;
• from the west - next year will be rich in fish and milk;
• from the east - to an abundance of fruits.



Rituals for Vasiliev's Day

One of the main rituals performed on this day is caroling. . The essence of the ritual consists of singing songs and collecting delicious food. That evening the residents went to each other’s windows and doors and caroled (sang songs). It was not customary to kick out those who came empty-handed, and therefore goodies were prepared in advance for the carolers, which were treated to people after the carols they sang. Basically, the songs contained wishes to the owners for happiness, prosperity and abundance of harvest.

There is also a folk ritual - sowing grains. Early in the morning, children went from house to house and sprinkled their inhabitants with grain, wishing for a good harvest. After this, the children were treated to various sweets or tasty dishes. The grains were collected and stored until spring. These grains were then added to others when sowing spring crops. Also, by the number of grains collected, it was possible to determine which crops would give the largest harvest. Some of these grains were fed to chickens. It was believed that the more actively the chickens pecked them, the more fertile the next year would be.

Another of the main rituals on Vasily’s Day is the ritual of boiling porridge. They started talking about porridge early in the night. To do this, at two o'clock in the morning, the eldest woman took out the necessary cereals from the barn, and the eldest man in the house brought water from the well. The entire time the stove was heating, the grains and water brought had to stand on the table untouched. It is strictly forbidden to touch water and cereals - this is a bad sign. The owners could discern their future from the cooked porridge. First of all, they examined the pot - if it turned out to be cracked or the porridge had already crawled out of it a little, then this foreshadowed impending troubles for the family. The porridge itself was also examined with close attention. If the pot turned out to be full of tasty and satisfying porridge, then the household would have a happy and fruitful year. But if the porridge turned out to be small or the pot was not completely filled with the dish, then this foreshadowed misfortune in the family.

On January 14, it was necessary to light three candles and walk around all the rooms of the house clockwise with them. Periodically, while performing this procedure, you need to be baptized.

There is also a sign for well-being in the home. Early in the morning of January 14, you need to go out onto the threshold, taking an ax with you. Lightly tapping the instrument on the stairs, say the following words: “Life, health, bread.”

Another ritual performed on the night of the old New Year is the burning of last year’s difficulties and problems. For this ritual, they light a fire and throw all their old clothes into it. At the same time, they immediately put on new things. This ritual is a symbol of the beginning of a new life.



Basic fortune telling

On the old New Year, people not only had fun, walked, ate delicious food, dressed up in various masquerade costumes, danced and sang New Year's songs, but also on this night it was customary to tell fortunes. There are various Christmas rituals that are performed on the night of the old New Year. That night, girls performed fortune-telling about their betrothed, fate, future, relationships, desire, and even the gender of their unborn child.

Basically, fortune telling acted as a fun pastime in a large company. But there were also rituals that could quite seriously answer the question of interest, and they were carried out strictly in complete privacy from everyone.



In a dream about your betrothed

For this fortune telling, you can use four kings from a regular deck of cards. It is believed that in a dream the betrothed should come in the form of one of the kings.

If a girl already has a specific object of sympathy, then only one king of diamonds goes under the pillow. Next, you need to ask a specific question directly related to this young man. In a dream, a girl should receive an answer to her question. The main thing in this fortune telling is to remember your dream and recognize the essence of the answer in it, because dreams are not always remembered and understood correctly.

Also, with the help of simple fortune telling in a dream, you can find out the name of your future groom. To do this, before going to bed, you need to take several sheets of paper on which you need to write various male names you like. Wrap the leaves into any shape and place them under the pillow. In the morning, by touch, take out the first piece of paper you come across, which will indicate the name of your future spouse.

With a wedding ring upon request

For this fortune telling, you need a smooth and even wedding ring without any jewelry or stones. Also for fortune telling you will need water, a candle and a glass with a flat bottom. The ring must be placed in a glass filled with water. Then you need to light a candle and place it near the glass on the left side. Next, at exactly 12:00 at night, you need to look closely at the ring, while thinking about your desire. If you look at the ring for a long time, the water in the glass will become cloudy and various images will begin to appear. These outlines will answer the question of how the dream will be realized. The main thing in this fortune-telling is not only the fulfillment of all the requirements of the ritual, but also the presence of imagination and good imagination.

There is also another option for fortune telling with a ring. To do this, the girl must throw the ring on the floor, and if it rolls towards the door, then she will soon get married. If a man decided to tell fortunes in this way, and his ring also pointed to the door, then this means that he will have to go on a long business trip or leave home.

To get married with a thread

This fortune telling is less serious and more about entertainment. Usually this ritual is performed by several girls who want to get married in the near future. For fortune telling you will need a regular thread and a candle. The thread must be cut into pieces of equal length, and in the meantime the candle must be lit.

Next, each girl needs to take one thread and simultaneously light them with a candle. Whose thread burns out first is the girl who will get married this year. If the thread burns only to the middle or goes out very quickly, then this girl will not get married in the next twelve months.

With a mirror on the betrothed

One of the interesting rituals for the old New Year is fortune telling with a mirror at a crossroads. In order to see the face of the future groom, on the night of January 13th to 14th, a girl must go out to an intersection with a mirror and draw a circle around herself. After this, you need to say the following words: “Betrothed-mummer, come to me along the path, and along the white snowball.”

Having said these words, you need to peer into the mirror for a long time. At this time, you can see a variety of outlines and visions in it, including the image of your betrothed. If the fortune telling fails and something negative appears, then you need to read the “Our Father” prayer and not repeat the ritual again.

For the future with the help of dumplings

Since one of the traditional dishes prepared for the old New Year were dumplings, they also became objects of fortune telling. Traditionally, housewives in Rus' prepared dumplings with potatoes, but some of them were filled with filling as a surprise. The essence of fortune telling is that every person who treats himself to dumplings finds out what awaits him in the coming year. When doing fortune telling, they try the first dumpling they come across.

Prediction for dumplings:

• beans - to income;
• bread - the fortuneteller next year will not be deprived of either food or clothing;
• ring - for an imminent wedding;
• button - next year the fortuneteller will pamper himself with new clothes;
• parsley or dill - to excellent health;
• black threads - next year's vacation does not foretell long trips;
• white threads - promise a holiday abroad;
• coin - to wealth and prosperity;
• bay leaf - portends good luck and success (both in your career and in all other matters).

Family fortune telling on bread

To perform this ritual you will need a plate of water and pieces of bread (of different sizes). This fortune telling is performed by the whole family. Each family member should put a piece of bread in a bowl of water. While running a finger through the water, household members say the following words: “Wirl bread and water, my whole family is here. If there is trouble, separate bread and water.”

In the morning, you need to consider the position of the bread in the water. If all the pieces remain intact and are together, then nothing threatens the family - all household members will be healthy and remain in the same composition. But if a piece of bread floats separately from everyone else, then one of the family members will leave home or die.

For the child's gender

For the ritual you need to have a ring, a woolen thread and a needle. First you need to hold the ring in water and thread the thread into the needle. Next, the ring needs to be hung on a thread and slowly lowered near the fortuneteller’s hand.

A ring rotating in a circle indicates that the girl will give birth to a girl. If the ring moves like a pendulum, then this means the birth of a boy. A stationary ring symbolizes the absence of children in the near future.

For the future with an egg

For the ritual you will need a raw chicken egg and a glass of water. First, the fortune teller needs to make a small hole in the egg and pour the white into a glass filled with water. The protein coagulating in a transparent glass will take on various forms, from which you can find out what awaits a person in the future.

Decoding fortune telling by egg:

• church - for a wedding;
• rectangle - symbol of the coffin;
• ring - for a wedding or wedding;
• a car or a ship - for a woman it promises the return of her husband from a long business trip, and for a man it foretells a long trip;
• protein lowered to the bottom - to troubles and troubles in the family.

For girls

With the help of this fortune telling, a girl can find out about her future husband. To do this, on the night of the old New Year, you need to go to the windows or doors of neighboring houses (apartments). From the conversation you can understand exactly what her future chosen one will be like. Namely:

• quarrel - the future chosen one may turn out to be a very tough person or even a tyrant;
• laughter - the spouse will be an open and cheerful person;
• drinking and partying - the future husband will have an addiction to alcoholic beverages.

Today, few people remember ancient Russian customs, rituals, signs and fortune telling for the old New Year. But some of them have survived to this day, just slightly modified. Returning to their original Russian traditions, people pass on the mystery of the ancient holiday from generation to generation.

Therefore, it was extremely important to know how to properly celebrate a particular holiday, as well as what should be done on this day and what should not be done categorically. And this applied to absolutely everything - even the Old New Year...

What do you need

Arrange a festive table

Preferably with roasted suckling pig. If you don’t have it, then regular pork will do. But even better - kutya with meat. As for alcohol, you could drink it today. Of course, within reasonable limits.

Feed guests and give alms

The above-mentioned pig had to not only be eaten on its own, but also shared with all the guests. As for alms, during Christmas time this was, in principle, accepted.

Monitor the number of guests

It had to be even. And if this did not work out, then an empty symbolic plate was placed on the table.

Cooking dumplings with a surprise

The Orthodox Church does not approve of fortune telling in principle. “Everything is the will of God,” but man is not supposed to know it. But no one had anything against fortune-telling on dumplings. It’s just that various “surprises” were added to ordinary dumplings with potatoes that someone could come across at the festive table. Just an important point - among the surprises there could be coins and rings, so you had to chew the dumplings very carefully.

Have fun and celebrate

In principle, this is supposed to be done on Christmastide, since how a person spent these two weeks determined how the whole year would go for him later.

Generate and carol

Again, almost all Christmastide it was possible to visit neighbors and sing carols. A great way not only to have a good time, but also to get something tasty, because each caroler was also considered a guest with whom he also had to share.

Send matchmakers

It was believed that it was on this day that the chances were highest that even the most unapproachable girl would condescend to become a potential gentleman. Traditions, what to do.

What not to do

• Throw away trash in general and food in particular. It was believed that this way you could accidentally throw out your luck and ensure a bad harvest.
• Gamble. Any, but only for money. It was believed that no matter whether you win or lose, luck will still turn away from you this year.
• Place dishes with chips and cracks on the table. This was not recommended on an ordinary day, but especially on a holiday.
• Eat fish or poultry. Only a pig, only a meal with meat. The post is over - it would be a sin not to take advantage of this opportunity.
• Count the change in your wallet or pocket. It was believed that this could lead to numerous minor problems in the future that would have to be addressed each time. But this does not contribute to happiness.
• Borrow or lend money. No, helping your neighbor is good and right, but not on this day. It's too easy to accidentally spoil your own luck.
• Quarreling, swearing and swearing. If only because the Old New Year also falls on a church holiday - the day of remembrance of St. Basil. And on such days, in principle, it is better to control your emotions.

The Joinfo.ua team and journalist Artem Kostin believe that you will also be interested in learning about the features of the celebration

The Old New Year begins on the night of January 13-14. It became old and new at the same time, since Christmas is supposed to be before the New Year - in Russia, therefore, on January 7th. In addition, in the Orthodox Church, the Gregorian New Year marks the Nativity Fast, which excludes lavish feasts and entertainment, and people want to eat, drink and have fun.

In Russia, the old New Year appeared as a separate dubious holiday in 1918 - after the Gregorian calendar was introduced. The Church was extremely unhappy with the transition to the Gregorian calendar and actually introduced the concept of the old New Year for those who preferred to live in the old way. Besides us, in a number of former republics of the USSR, on the night from the 13th to the 14th they also raise glasses and give gifts.

The holiday is also celebrated in the countries of the former Yugoslavia - in Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, as well as in some German-speaking cantons of Switzerland - there this day is called Silversterklaus. Surprisingly, even residents of Algeria and Morocco celebrate the old New Year - there it is called the Berber New Year. But in Japan, the Old New Year is a holiday called Rissyun, the beginning of spring.

Shchedrukha, a pig and a roasted sparrow

According to Slavic tradition, on the eve of the old New Year, Vasilyev's evening begins - in honor of St. Basil the Great. Among its neighbors - Belarusians and Ukrainians - it is called Generous Evening or Shchedretets; in central Russia it was also called Ovsen. However, January 13 has a lot of names: it is St. Melania’s Day, and Vasily’s Carol, and Rich Evening, and Fat Kutya. However, they have one thing in common - a rich, generous table, the main dish of which is pig. People rush to his aid: pies, sausages, meat, pancakes, kutia, porridge, beer, wine, vodka - in a word, everything you can eat and drink.

Previously, in the central regions and in the south of Russia, on this day it was customary to bunk up - walk from house to house and scream loudly until you are given gifts. It was called the osen song. According to ethnographers, osenya is not a song, but a cry. Why it was necessary to come to the neighbors and yell at them is unclear - no logical explanation could be found. Moreover, in the 17th century, this custom was condemned by the church: “on the eve of the Nativity of Christ, it is not necessary to click the koled and fall asleep.”

Previously, in the central regions and in the south of Russia, on this day it was customary to bunk up - walk from house to house and scream loudly until you are given gifts. It was called the autumn song

In Belarus there was a similar tradition: there, too, that evening you had to shout loudly, and not just like that, but into the well: “Ku-gu-gu!” It was called “Agatukha” - from the word “gagatat” (have fun, laugh). They did the same in other Slavic countries: they drove a “goat” (“filly”) and sang songs, the main one of which was “Go-go-go, goat.” In some areas, the goat was replaced by a beautiful, elegant girl.

However, it was no better in Serbia. There, the guys dressed up as the bride and groom and imitated a wedding, with the “bride” carrying a “child” made of rags or wood, and looking for his father in every house. The search was accompanied by noise, ringing and screams to ward off evil spirits.

Everything was very sad in Bulgaria - there, from midnight until dawn, the ritual of survakane - New Year's caroling - was carried out. The symbol of the ritual was a decorated dogwood branch - survachka, with which it was necessary to hit everyone in the house on the back, including children, old people and pets, while saying good wishes. In addition, skits imitating a wedding, murder and resurrection were very popular, and in the morning all these good people gathered in the square in the center of the village and continued their riotous dances and games until the evening.

In Ukraine there were also popular fortune telling, goat driving and lavish tables. There this day was called “Melanka” or “Malanka”, and it was believed that it had some kind of economic magic. In order for the land to be fertile, it was necessary to catch a sparrow, throw it into the fire, and then add the ashes to the seeds intended for sowing. It was believed that in this way the fields could be protected from birds.

What not to do on Old New Year

It is not recommended to meet him in old clothes, so you need to urgently run to the store for new clothes. Another interesting prohibition relates to money. You cannot lend or give them as gifts, since it is believed that there will be no money in the house for the entire next year. But you can and should receive money - this leads to profit. Apparently, you should rely on those who don’t read this article and don’t know the traditions to give a monetary gift.

You need to eat a lot and satisfyingly, then the whole year will be rich. There is even a special name for this: “magic of the first day.”

In some countries, it is forbidden to say the word “thirteen” on this day and, in general, to avoid in every possible way the entire thirteenth - a guest, a device, a glass, a house, etc.

In some places it is forbidden to celebrate a holiday without washing, and in some countries unmarried girls must wash for some reason in the attic and then run around the chimney three times.

Our “congratulations”

And, as always, OK-inform admiringly borrows the most touching holiday greetings from the Pozdravok.ru website.

Only Russian fairy folk
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Celebrate New Year twice
And he won’t get tired of celebrating.

I congratulate you with all my heart
Happy funny old New Year.
Let him bring you with him
Always wonderful weather.

And always a sea of ​​happiness to you,
May you enjoy winter
Don't let the food run out...
Celebrate the old new holiday!

In the spirit of the gloomy Slavic traditions of celebration, this creation was created:

Happy Old New Year -
Happy national holiday!
With the joy that has come again,
With the frost entering the house.

Happy Christmas tree deadline
In yellowing needles.
With the last wonderful miracle,
Hurrying from everywhere!

Just remember that hungry moose are waiting for your yellowing Christmas tree in the forest, so take it not to the trash heap, but to the forest. Find an elk there, offer a Christmas tree and quickly return to the festive table.

One of the most beloved holidays of the Slavic peoples is the Old New Year. Many families prepare for this ancient festival as carefully as for Orthodox Christmas and New Year. Let's talk about ancient signs, the secrets of which have been passed down through generations for centuries.

It is customary for all relatives to gather on this holiday. January 13 is called Malanka Day, and January 14 is called St. Basil's Day. On the night of January 13-14, people go from house to house singing generous songs, accompanied by a comic character - the goat Malanka. A young guy usually dresses up in a goat costume, and the festivities involve jokes and cheerful dancing.

On the morning of January 14, guests come to the owners to sow. If a boy or a man comes, then there will be prosperity and happiness in the household. Boys sow first with their natural parents, then with their godparents. It is customary to treat all those sowing with sweets. In some villages they burn sheaves of hay and jump over fires to cleanse themselves of diseases and misfortunes.

The sign says that the quality of a special dish - kutia - prepared by the hostess is of great importance. When the housewife prepares a dish, she mixes its ingredients, pronouncing spells or wishes. If kutia is tasty, then it is eaten at the festive table. If the dish did not turn out well, it is poured into the river so that the flowing water will carry away future troubles.

Another festive dish is dumplings. During modeling, some dumplings were filled with a coin, thread, button, pepper, beans, and sugar. If a family member came across a dumpling with a special filling, then this was interpreted as a correct prediction for the future:

• the coin meant quick profit;
• thread - fast road;
• button - new thing;
• pepper meant that the fortuneteller would be afraid;
• beans predicted an addition to the family;
• A sweet dumpling with sugar promises a carefree time.

On Generous Evening, it is imperative to put up with ill-wishers and forgive those who have caused offense. To refuse the proposed reconciliation on this day is a great sin.

Signs of fate for the Old New Year

Old people advise paying special attention to the weather and the surrounding nature.

• If there is fog outside on Old New Year, then the harvest will be fertile.
• Snow is a sign of good luck in business, rain portends trouble, wind warns of possible changes in life (positive or negative).
• A clear sky with myriads of stars visible to the naked eye promises a generous harvest of berries.
• If on the morning of January 14 there is fluffy frost on the tree branches, the honey harvest will be better than usual.
• A snowstorm on St. Basil's Day promises an abundance of nuts in the fall.
• It is not recommended to lend money during the Old New Year. If you violate this ban, you will be haunted by lack of money.
• Making a profit on January 14 is a huge success for a long time.

• You need to wear smart clothes for the holiday so that you always have money for new things throughout the year.
• If the festive feast takes place in a friendly atmosphere or is fun, then the owner will be lucky.
• Note to housewives: cook beef or pork for the holiday to attract prosperity and wealth. Fish or poultry dishes are contraindicated on this day, so that the happiness of the family does not accidentally float away or fly away.
• It is better not to count money on this day, so as not to name the number 13 - this will lead to a sad event with tears.

The most important sign of the Old New Year is that a male person should be the first to come into the house in the morning. A woman or girl who comes into the house first in the morning on January 14 is a bad omen that promises trouble. Respectable women who know this sign try not to leave the threshold in the morning so as not to spoil the fate of the person they meet. Witches do exactly the opposite - they get up at dawn and go to visit the one they want to harm.

What not to do on Old New Year

Many superstitions are worth listening to and avoiding certain events.

• Broken dishes in the Old New Year mean serious quarrels in the family.
• If someone quarrels at the feast, expect sad news.
• You cannot skimp on food for a festive feast - a meager table symbolizes difficult times.
• On the Old New Year, you cannot deny anyone holiday treats; you need to warmly welcome all guests, including beggars and homeless animals - this is the only way to avoid running out of money.
• Don’t forget to treat the brownie - a spoonful of the most delicious dishes, a glass of vodka or a glass of wine are left on the table for him at night.

Signs for housewives in the Old New Year

Material well-being worries everyone, it can be ensured by observing certain traditions.

• On the eve of the holiday, it is advisable to buy a new broom, tie it with a red ribbon, and place it in a corner with the whisk facing up.
• On January 13, after lunch, garbage is not thrown out of the apartment, so as not to take away the good things that happened in the past from the house. Cleaning is done in the morning so as not to frighten away luck.
• Old things are thrown away before the holiday, so as not to clutter the house, preventing the penetration of energy and cash flows into it.
• An open fire is favorable for attracting financial luck, so it is advisable to light church or ordinary candles before guests arrive. Some signs state that it is better to choose green candles, letting them burn out to the end.
• Before the holiday, sit down and remember - who did you quarrel with? Be sure to make peace with everyone. Make an effort to improve your relationship - this is extremely important. The one who did not want to reconcile and pushed his neighbor away will face financial failure.

• Don’t forget to pay off your existing debts, sincerely thanking those who helped you with money.
• The night time from January 13 to 14 is considered the most magical of the year; it should be spent cheerfully or peacefully - without quarrels or discomfort, in order to ensure financial well-being for a long time.
• It is advisable to put a brand new banknote in your right pocket. It’s great if the bill is of large denomination.
• To prevent money from leaving, celebrate the holiday in new clothes, which bring success in business and good luck.
• Beans, lentils, peas, and greens should be present on the table.
• Choose a white tablecloth to attract good luck.
• A yellow coin is placed under the tablecloth on each corner of the table.

Love omens for the Old New Year

Love plays a huge role in life, and the magical night of January 13-14 is great for fortune telling and love omens.

• Girls need to look out the window in the morning; if she sees a jackdaw or a crow, she will soon receive news about her beloved guy. A titmouse is a joyful omen; you can expect a pleasant event soon.
• Try to remember what you dreamed about on the holiday night - this dream is prophetic.
• For young girls, meeting a woman and not a man first on the morning of January 14 is a sign of the appearance of a beautiful rival in love.
• If an unmarried girl found a coin on January 14, then you need to pay attention to how it lies. “Heads” means she will have a wedding soon, but “tails” means she won’t get married in the coming months.

Signs for those who want a child

The Old New Year is a time of miracles, so those who want the birth of a child should use this time.

• If a couple expecting a child comes to visit for the holiday, then the hostess will soon become pregnant if she eats something from the pregnant woman’s hands.
• You can push fate a little by independently inviting a couple expecting to add to their family to the holiday, accepting a treat from the hands of the expectant mother.
• Take a souvenir photo with the pregnant woman.
• Buy a little thing for your baby, putting it in the “red corner”.
• To neutralize negativity in the house, place a ficus tree in the bedroom for the holiday.
• For the Old New Year, wear jewelry made of noble metal with agate.
• Before the holiday, buy an aquarium with fish of a breed that reproduces quickly.
• If you want to help a woman get pregnant and have the means, then give her a pearl necklace that will lead to the birth of offspring.

Signs to find money

There are mystical techniques that provide monetary luck, which work not only on the Old New Year, but also on other days. Never pass things over the threshold, do not lend salt or bread (give these products free of charge). The wallet should never remain completely empty; get an irredeemable bill that is never spent, no matter how hard it is. A wallet is a “house” for money, so keep it in order by purchasing a new one in a timely manner if the old one is torn or has lost its presentation. Fold the money yourself carefully, in ascending order of bills. Keep small denomination coins in a separate place in your wallet, never count them.

Spend the Old New Year holiday with dignity, trying to please yourself, your family, neighbors, all living beings - luck loves kind, generous, joyful people!