published on 03.04.2008, 23:14 Author: Article rating:
Lazarouvane is a spring ritual that welcomes the coming of the season. It takes place on Lazarovden, eight days before Easter. Its date varies but always comes on the Saturday before Palm Sunday.
Willow twigs are used to decorate house gates. During the next day, young girls pick flowers and make Palm Sunday wreaths. On Saturday, girls gather to prepare their celebration clothes. After they get ready, girls take a walk in the village and sing, bringing health and prosperity to each house.
All house owners welcome these girls and give them small presents. In the past, village lads asked their loved one to become their wife on Lazarovden. It was also believed that if a girl did not take part in the Lazarovden rituals, she was never going to get married.
Willow twigs are used to decorate house gates. During the next day, young girls pick flowers and make Palm Sunday wreaths. On Saturday, girls gather to prepare their celebration clothes. After they get ready, girls take a walk in the village and sing, bringing health and prosperity to each house.
All house owners welcome these girls and give them small presents. In the past, village lads asked their loved one to become their wife on Lazarovden. It was also believed that if a girl did not take part in the Lazarovden rituals, she was never going to get married.
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