How to celebrate the birthday of Natalia

Name day (the day of the angel) is a day of remembrance of the saint, whose name is baptized by a certain person. So, every day of the calendar is dedicated to the memory of several saints, at christening the Christian receives the name of one of them, as well as his patronage.

Natalia's name day is celebrated on September 8 in honor of the wife of Andrian Nikodimsky, who was executed for his faith in Christ by the Emperor Maximian. When torture was conducted, Natalia supported her husband, encouraged him, consoled him, because she feared that, seeing the sufferings of other martyrs, he would not yield to the influence of the emperor. As a result, she asked that the execution begin with Andrian, she died at the burial place of her husband, in Byzantium.

On this day the baptized Natalia is sent an angel in defense and help, he will constantly strive to fill her soul with love to the Most High and near, and also to open spiritual sight and help in all good endeavors.

Realizing the difference between the name day of Natalia from her birthday, one can easily understand the difference in their celebration. It should be borne in mind that the day of the angel is endowed with a deep spiritual meaning, since these are moments of the memory of the patron saint. Therefore, on the eighth of September, it will not be enough to invite guests to a festive feast, on that day there must be a visit to the church, communion and confession, and it is necessary to prepare for this in advance. In addition, it is necessary to learn a prayer for your saint.

Of course, on the day of the angel, you can arrange a festive dinner in the circle of close people, that's just no noisy fun there is no place. It should be calm communication and quiet triumph. It should be borne in mind that if Natalya's name-days are fast-laced, the table should also be lean. Before the meal it is necessary to read the prayer to the saint, to talk on that day is recommended for something high, spiritual.

It should be noted that the tradition to celebrate the name day of Natalia, the date of which we already know, was still in ancient Russia. Then this holiday was called "Natalia-fescue", since this day has to do with oats harvesting. So, the oat sheaf was brought to the hut and put in a corner under the icons. Then everyone sat down at the table, ate jelly and pancakes with honey, and when they left, they thanked the owners.

The owners gave the workers utensils with porridge and pancakes from oats in the barn (workplace), since there was a belief that a treat should be eaten just under the barn, this will help protect the crop from fire and rot. So passed in the old days named after Natalia.

It was believed that if on the day of the angel Natalia heard the singing of oatmeal, she would be happy in life. This bird she always called for help: if unwell, there was a bad mood or someone from the cattle did not return home, for example, the cow from the pasture.

Thus, the name day of Natalia Must be filled with bright, quiet joy. You need to prepare for them in advance, first of all you need to prepare for Communion, and only then choose gifts and festive attire.

It should be said that the old traditions are not forgotten, today they are again part of our lives, constantly repeating them, we pass on experience to our children, supporting the culture and customs of our ancestors.