Traditions and customs on the second day of Easter. Today begins the Illuminated Week

The day after Easter marks the beginning of Bright Week, a time of celebration and respect for the traditions and customs specific to this period. During this week, many superstitions and practices handed down from generation to generation are observed, which add color and meaning to the Easter holidays.

Bright Week and its religious significance

The first week after Easter is called Bright Week, reflecting the light and joy brought by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. During this period, believers participate in special religious services, and priests officiate memorials for the souls of the sleeping ones. According to tradition, those who pass away during this week are entrusted directly to Heaven, considering that the doors of Heaven are open on these days.

What is not good to do during this period

A number of superstitions and prohibitions are associated with Bright Week. It is said that during this period it is not good to work or perform heavy activities, and women are advised not to sew, as there is a belief that they may be struck by lightning.

According to popular tradition, Heaven remains open from the Resurrection to Thomas Sunday, marking a special period of spirituality and divine protection.

Traditions specific to the second day of Easter

On the second day of Easter, certain areas of the country respect old traditions and specific customs:

The visit of the children to the godparents: Finns are expected to visit their godparents and bring with them pasture, red eggs and rolls. The godfathers welcome them hospitably and offer them the best foods and wines.

Sprinkling of unmarried girls: In some communities, village boys go in search of unmarried girls and sprinkle them with water. The girls, on the other hand, reward them with boiled eggs.

Catching and watering the girls: There is a tradition in some villages of catching girls and taking them to a well or pond, where they are doused with water. These rituals are accompanied by the belief that girls who accept this custom will soon marry.

These traditional customs are meant to bring joy and unity to the community, while preserving the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Romanian people.

The celebration of the second day of Easter and Holy Week is an occasion of joy and spirituality for believers, marking an important moment in Romanian traditions and customs passed down from generation to generation.