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Νίκη Βασιλείου

2026 falls on a Monday, so we will go to work as normal after the service. I remember last year when it was a Wednesday, my grandmother used to tell me not to wash clothes on that day, lest "the sky rains". What habit have you been keeping for a long time?

Надежда Морозова

In Samara, my grandmother always said that on Vvedensky Day, July 6, you can’t sew or cut, otherwise “everything in the house will fall apart.” And this is the first time I’ve heard about rain from washing, interesting. Who else still has some old prohibitions?

Daniela Florea

Here in Bucharest, my grandmother used to say that on Vicleim (that's what she called her on July 6) nothing was sewn or washed, so as not to "break up" the family. I remember that I still went to the service and after that I drank tea with holy basil. Interesting how customs mix, in Samara they forbid tailoring, in our country more so washing. What do you do with the basil brought from church?

Ζωή Αναγνώστου

Your grandma was right, many still say not to wash or iron on that day. I keep from my mother that we do not do heavy work at home after the service, only light things. Do you go to Agios Lazaros when it's Monday?

Цветанка Колева

Here in Sofia, my grandmother still tells me not to wash and sew on July 6, because "everything will unravel". Last year it was a Wednesday, we skipped the laundry and it's really raining so I wonder if she's right. And what do you do after liturgy - do you go straight back to work or do you take it easy for the day?

Γιάννης Μακρής

My grandmother used to say the same thing about clothes, don't hang them so they don't get "black". After the service, I only do the basics, as your mother says, nothing heavy. I went to Agios Lazaros last year when it fell on a Monday, it was very crowded, do you go every year?

Марина Иванова

In Krasnodar, my mother always said that on July 6 you can’t wash or sew - “so that the threads don’t break and the family doesn’t fall apart.” After the service, I usually just drink tea with blessed basil and try not to do anything heavy. But we didn’t talk about rain from washing, I wonder where it came from.

Василий Тарасов

In Yekaterinburg, we also heard from our elders about sewing on this day - they say that the threads will break and the work will not work. But about “everything in the house will fall apart” - it’s just like your grandmother’s, funny. And we didn’t really prohibit washing, only if it was raining heavily, then the laundry definitely wouldn’t dry.

Андрей Тарасов

In Kazan, our elders also said that on July 6, sewing and washing should not be done, so that the harmony in the house would not be broken. After the service I usually just relax, and my wife adds blessed basil to her tea - it turns out delicious. And our family didn’t mention rain from washing, maybe this is already a local omen?

Анастасия Попова

In Moscow, I also heard from my mother-in-law about sewing on Vvedensky Day - she said that “the needle stumbles in your fingers.” But about “everything in the house will fall apart” - this is new, thank you, I’ll remember it. Do you remember any other grandma’s signs for this day in Samara?

Тимофей Кузнецов

In Yaroslavl, we also heard grandmother’s words about sewing, but they added that you can’t knit on this day - the loops supposedly will unravel. But I heard from my grandfather about the rain from washing: they say, if you wash, then the entire crop in the garden will get wet and rot. Did you say anything else about gardening or fishing in Samara?

Ilie Nistor

In our parish, we put the basil consecrated by Vicleim in the pantry, next to the flour and oil, because it lasts all year and smells nice when you open the door. Your grandmother was right about the washing, so was my mother, not to "wash" the luck from the house. What do you do with it after it dries, burn it or keep it?

Полина Беляева

In Yaroslavl they also said that you can’t sew on July 6th - the harmony in the house will break, as you said. But about doing laundry, they added that this would make it rainy for the whole day, so I usually put it off. Basil in tea is a good idea, I’ll try it, thanks. Is it often consecrated on this day in Kazan?

Роман Зайцев

In Voronezh we also talked about sewing making the house feel good, I wonder how this is spreading all over Russia. And basil in tea - for sure, my dog even turns his nose when I brew it, the smell is strong. And in Kazan, after the service, what is usually on the table, besides tea with basil?

Χριστίνα Νικολαΐδου

Your grandmother was right, I also remember from my mother not to wash clothes on Saint Lazarus day because "it will rain". I try not to sweep the house after the service, just tidy up a little. Do you go to church in the morning before work?

Светлана Кузнецова

In Yekaterinburg, too, they always said that you can’t sew on July 6th - the harmony in the house will be broken, just like you have in Kazan. But we were silent about washing, usually on this day after the service I just bake pies with basil from the church, my daughter later praises it at the university. In Kazan, do you only put basil in tea or do you add it somewhere else?

Екатерина Волкова

Here in Yaroslavl you can’t sew either, my grandmother always said that the harmony in the house would be broken. And I sometimes put basil from the church in tea and okroshka - it turns out tastier than without it. What university does your daughter study at?

Константин Беляев

Polina, in Yekaterinburg we also talked about sewing - okay, we warned you, otherwise I just wanted to hem my jacket that day. This is the first time I’ve heard about rain from washing, interesting. Do you grow basil in your garden in Yaroslavl or do you buy it from the market? In Kazan, by the way, yes, they often consecrate it, I heard from friends.

Галина Беляева

In Minsk, our grandmother also talked about threads - they say that they break and knots appear. And about “everything in the house will fall apart,” that’s exactly what she was frightening about when my brother and I were putting small change into a needle. In Yekaterinburg, was it forbidden to do laundry only when it rained? Interestingly, we didn’t mention it at all.

Наталья Беляева

In Tula we also always talked about sewing on this day - “so that there is harmony in the house,” my grandmother repeated. And in Kazan, probably like here, after the service there are pies with berries and kvass on the table, I also sometimes put basil in tea, but my daughter winces at the smell, like your dog. Do you often brew it yourself in Voronezh?

Μαρία Παππά

Yes, my grandmother used to say the same thing about Saint Lazarus' clothes, don't wash them because it will rain and everything will be soaked. After the service, I don't wipe at all, I only wash the dishes if necessary. Do you often go in the morning before work or only on big holidays?

Ксения Соловьёва

In Nizhny, our grandmothers also said that sewing on this day brings peace in the house, I think so myself. I rarely put basil in tea, more mint from the garden, my daughter also turns up her nose. In Tula, what berry pies are most often baked with, cherries or black currants?

Ελένη Κωνσταντίνου

Your grandmother was right, I remember the same about Lazarus from my mother. After the service, I try not to touch the broom at all, I just wash the dishes as you say. I used to go more often before I worked, now only on big holidays, I get tired more easily. You;

Κατερίνα Λαμπροπούλου

Yes, my grandmother used to say exactly that about Lazarus, I never forget it. After the service, I only do the dishes and leave the broom for the next day, as you say. You used to go more often, now I get tired even faster with the grandchildren, that's why I only stay during the big holidays.

Полина Павлова

In Voronezh, our grandmother also said about threads that on such a day they get tangled and break, especially if you sew after lunch. And we never associated washing with rain at all, we just didn’t wash it so as not to “rinse the holiday.” Did you and your brother often play around with a needle?

Αγγελική Παναγιωτοπούλου

My grandmother used to say something similar, except she said it about the clothes of Saint John the Baptist, don't touch them because the rain will "stop". After the liturgy, I try not to even touch the dishes, I leave them for the evening. Do you usually go with the child or alone?

Θεόδωρος Γεωργίου

Your grandmother was right about Lazarus, I remember similar words from my own mother. After the service, I only do the food and leave the rest, but over the years I get tired quickly, just like you with the grandchildren. Did you often go to Agios Lazaros in the past?

Παρασκευή Παπαγεωργίου

Your grandmother was right, I also remember them saying about Lazarus, don't wash clothes because the weather will get wet. Me, after the function, I just wash the dishes quickly and then I sit in the garden with a tea. Do you go with the kids or alone in the morning?

Григорий Голубев

Our grandmothers in Minsk also said that sewing on this day brings peace to the house, I agree with them. But in Tula, as far as I remember from relatives, they often bake pies with cherries, they use currants less often - they come out more sour. What form of mint do you put in tea, fresh or dried?

Σπύρος Γεωργίου

Your grandmother was right, I remember the same about St. John. After the service, I also leave the clothes I wear for the afternoon, just in case. Do you usually go with the child?

Роман Лебедев

In Yaroslavl, we also often put cherries in pies; currants are really sour for the filling. And I always throw fresh mint into tea straight from the garden; dried mint is not the same. Grigory, what other signs did the grandmothers in Minsk tell you about this day?

Πέτρος Σταθόπουλος

Yes, my grandmother used to say that about St. John, don't change your clothes after the service. I go with my daughter almost always, but in the afternoon we stay at home and we don't even wash the dishes. What do you do with the children?

Φωτεινή Σταθοπούλου

Yes, my grandmother used to say exactly that about Lazarus, I'm glad you remember it from your mother too. I used to go to Agios Lazaros often in the first few years we lived in Larnaca, before we moved, and then we stopped because of work. Are you still going?

Софья Новикова

In Voronezh, our grandmothers also put dried mint in tea, it retains the aroma longer. And sewing on this day is always connected with peace in the house, for sure. Grigory, did they say anything else about food for the holiday in Minsk?

Сергей Петров

In Voronezh, then, they also have mint in their tea? Our grandmother did exactly this in Tula, saying that it made her head clearer. And in Minsk, I remember, they talked about this day that it was better not to bake fresh bread, but to finish yesterday’s bread, so as not to put “new on old.” What do you usually do in sewing yourself on this day?

Παρασκευή Παπαγεωργίου

Yes, I also remember my grandmother saying the same about Lazarus, always in the same style. I never went to Agios Lazaros in Larnaca, but last year when we went to Cyprus as a family I passed by after the service and lit a candle. After you moved, you didn't go back at all?

Антон Орлов

In St. Petersburg, our grandmothers often poured dried mint into their tea; it actually retains the aroma longer than fresh mint. And that day I also tried sewing - I mended my wife’s socks, and then it was true that everything was calm at home. Gregory, did they use cherries in pies in Minsk, or were they more likely to use currants?

Ирина Голубева

In Novosibirsk we also put dried mint in tea, especially in winter - the aroma really lasts longer. But I try not to take sewing on this day, not even socks. Grigory, do they still use cherries more often in pies in Minsk?

Евгения Козлова

In Tula, our grandmothers also added dried mint to tea, but more often they mixed it with oregano - the taste was more interesting. But I wouldn’t dare to mend my socks on this day; my threads always get tangled because of this. Anton, did you use cherries in your pies in St. Petersburg or more currants?

Анастасия Попова

In Moscow we also add mint to tea, especially if you have a heavy head in the morning. But about bread, my grandmother said the opposite - on this day she tried to bake fresh bread in order to attract wealth to the house. And I usually sew simple things for Sunday school, potholders or bags for incense, my hands are busy and calm. What do you usually do in Tula on this day?

Любовь Комарова

In Samara we also added mint to tea, especially when my head was buzzing after the heat. And on this day I always took sewing for simple things - napkins or pillows, and it’s true that the house was calmer afterwards. Sophia, did your grandmothers in Voronezh say anything about water, spring or well?

Ευάγγελος Αναγνώστου

With Saint John, my own grandmother used to tell me exactly the same thing, don't change your clothes after the service. The children and I go to church in the morning and then we just sit quietly at home, without chores. Do you go to a certain church in Athens or do you change?

Γιώργος Παπαγεωργίου

Your grandmother is right, Evangel, I remember the same from mine. We go to Agios Nikolaos in Patisia, near the house, and then we just sit with my wife and children, without doing any work. Do you stay after the service for coffee at the church or do you leave straight away?

Ζωή Χατζή

Yes, George, my grandmother used to say exactly the same thing about business that day. After the service in Agia Sophia, we stay for a while for coffee with the women of the parish, the children play in the yard and then we go home quietly. Do you go with the kids and then?

Ζωή Λαμπροπούλου

Yes, my grandmother used to say exactly the same thing about Lazarus, with that stern look. I only went to Agios Lazaros once years ago when my husband and I were in Larnaca on holiday, but then we never went back. You, did you go only in the first years or later sometimes?

Δήμητρα Αθανασίου

Yes, your grandmother was right, so was mine about Lazarus. I only went for the first few years after marriage, then with the child and work at the hospital I stopped. You, do you remember exactly what your grandmother told you?

Ελένη Νικολαΐδου

Yes, my grandmother used to say it in the same style, "don't go unwashed and with tired feet". I only went the first few years, then I stopped because my son had exams and I couldn't make it. Do you remember what it was like inside the church of Saint Lazarus that time?

Γιώργος Λαμπρόπουλος

No, after moving to Volos we never went back to Cyprus. I also remember my grandmother saying the same about Lazarus, except that she always added "and don't shout loudly in the church". The candle you lit last year is good, I prefer to go to Agios Nikolaos here in the harbor for peace.

Марина Комарова

In Nizhny we also put mint in tea, especially when it was hot, it really made my head easier. But I agree with your grandmother about the bread - it’s better to finish yesterday’s bread, so as not to fuss in vain. On this day I usually knit socks for my grandson or napkins for the throne; somehow the sewing doesn’t work. Do you yourself sing in the church choir in Tula?

Тамара Семёнова

In Moscow, our grandmothers also threw dried mint into their tea, but always with a spoonful of honey. But I never bothered to darn socks on a day like this - my hands then tremble, and everything comes out crooked. Grigory, in Minsk, do you often put currants in pies or is it cherries?

Κατερίνα Λαμπροπούλου

Yes, George, my grandmother used to say the same thing, don't take jobs. We go to Agios Achillios here in Larissa and then go straight home, without coffee, because the grandchildren get tired easily. What do you do with the children afterwards?

Мария Волкова

In Yaroslavl we also add mint to our tea, especially when my head is buzzing after a shift in the hospital - it helps. And as for bread, I’m in favor of finishing yesterday’s bread, as your grandmother said, I don’t like the fuss of a holiday. On this day I usually put patches on the sheets or hem something for my daughters, the sewing is calm. What else did you remember from your grandmother about this day in Tula?

Νίκος Μιχαηλίδης

You do well to stay quiet after the service, my grandmother used to say the same thing about St. John. I usually go to Agios Spyridon in Kato Patisia, near my parents' house, and then we just go home without changing clothes or doing any work. Do you drink coffee afterwards or do you leave immediately?

Δέσποινα Χατζή

Well said, Nikos, my grandmother used to say the same about St. John - after the service we would go straight home and sit quietly. I usually leave immediately without coffee, I only take a glass of water. Do you go to Agios Spyridon every year or only when it is nearby?

Χρήστος Βασιλείου

Yes Zoe, my grandmother used to say the same, don't touch iron that day. After the service, we usually go with the little one to the park next to Hagia Sophia to run a little, and then home for beans that my wife prepares the night before. Do you spend a lot of time in the yard with the others?

Νίκος Μιχαηλίδης

Yes Zoe, my grandmother used to tell me not to iron or wash clothes that day either. Me and my wife and the children after the service in Hagia Sophia took a short walk in the park across the street, the children played a little ball and we returned home quietly. How long do you usually stay with women for coffee?

Σπύρος Γεωργίου

Niko, your grandmother was right, mine said the same about Agios Ioannis. After the service in Agios Spyridon, I usually leave straight away, without coffee, just a cigarette on the balcony when I get home. Do you walk from Kato Patisia or take a bus?

Ηλίας Παναγιωτόπουλος

You're right, George, my grandmother used to say exactly the same thing about Lazarus and added "don't run up the stairs". Last year I lit a candle in Agios Nikolaos of the port and indeed it has a quietness that you rarely find elsewhere. Did you go to Volos at all this year?

Βασιλική Θεοδώρου

Your grandmother was right, Evangel, mine used to tell me the same about Agios Ioannis. We go to Agios Dimitrios here in Nicosia and then we just sit quietly with my husband and our son, without changing clothes or doing business. Do you stay for a treat afterwards or do you leave straight away?

Константин Смирнов

In Nizhny, we also add mint to our tea, especially after a whole day of paperwork in the accounting department—our head immediately becomes lighter. My grandmother always said that on July 6, you can finish yesterday’s bread, but it’s better not to start a new one, so that there is no fuss. And you put patches on the sheets in Yaroslavl - that’s good, it’s a quiet and useful thing. What else did you remember from your grandmother about this day, besides bread?

Δημήτρης Αθανασίου

Yes Niko, my grandmother used to say exactly the same thing about the iron, don't touch it she says. After the mass we went with my parents to a small cafe near the church, not long, about half an hour. Did you and the kids play ball in the park? How long did they stay?

Αναστασία Μιχαηλίδου

Yes Zoe, my grandmother used to tell me not to use iron that day either. After the service in Agia Sophia, we usually take the girls and go to the garden of the house to pick tomatoes for the food, without fuss. Do you stay with other women long or do you leave quickly?

Βασιλική Θεοδώρου

Yes, your grandmother was right about Lazarus, so was mine. I also remember that candle in Agios Nikolaos of the port, it really calms the soul. This year I didn't go to Volos at all, we stayed in our garden here in Nicosia. You;

Νίκος Αναγνώστου

But yes, George, my grandmother used to say exactly the same thing, don't touch business. We go to Agios Nikolaos here in Limassol, after the service we take the children and go straight home, without coffee, because my daughter gets tired quickly. What fish do you usually catch when you go?

Μιχάλης Κωνσταντίνου

No, we usually leave straight after the service so we don't get into a fuss. We here in Patras go to Agios Andreas and my wife, like your grandmother, always says not to do business on that day. Do you in Nicosia have any custom with the food afterwards?

Δέσποινα Χατζή

Yes, George, my grandmother used to say exactly the same thing about Lazarus and added "don't run on the steps". This year I went to Agios Nikolaos in the port twice, quietness is rare indeed. Did you go at all this year?

Ксения Виноградова

In Minsk we also put mint in our tea, especially when my head is buzzing after gardening. Grandmother said that on this day you shouldn’t tear the threads with your hands - it’s better to use scissors, so that there is harmony in the house. Do you often follow grandma’s rules in Nizhny, or is it more according to your mood?

Χριστίνα Θεοδώρου

Niko, my grandmother used to say exactly the same thing about the iron, don't touch it, she says. After the mass we went with my parents to a small cafe near the church, not long, about half an hour. Did you and the kids play ball in the park? How long did they stay?

Νίκος Μιχαηλίδης

Yes Christos, my own grandmother used to say exactly the same thing about iron, don't touch it at all. After the service, we usually go for coffee with the wife and children in the cafe next to the carpentry, not far in the yard. Do you always put green beans on that day or do you change depending on what the garden has?

Андрей Смирнов

In Tula we also add mint to our tea, especially after weeding the beds - it immediately makes it easier. My grandmother said that on this day it is also better not to clean the fish, so as not to cause minor quarrels. Do you often follow these rules yourself, or only when your head is really heavy?

Χρήστος Μακρής

Yes, my grandmother used to say the same thing about Lazarus, except she added "and don't touch needles". This year I only went to Agios Nikolaos once, early in the morning, and it was really quiet. Did you go with your son or alone?

Πέτρος Λαμπρόπουλος

Yes, my grandmother used to say the same thing about the iron, don't touch it at all that day. After the service, my wife and I went for coffee by the port, not long, about an hour. The kids played ball in the park for about 40 minutes, then we took them home. What did you do this afternoon?

Παναγιώτης Χατζής

With Lazarus, my grandmother used to say exactly the same thing, except that she added "don't wash clothes". This year I went with my son to Agios Nikolaos, but early, and indeed there were no people. How did you celebrate it this year?

Γιάννης Μακρής

This year I celebrated quietly at home, with my wife a fish from last week's fishing. Your grandmother was right about the clothes, so was mine. You went with your son to Agios Nikolaos early, do you think we should do it again next year?

Павел Соколов

In Nizhny, we also throw mint into our tea, especially after weeding the beds - it’s immediately easier. But I never tried to tear the threads with my hands, my grandmother always cut with scissors, she said that this way the world holds stronger in the family. Do you often live in Minsk according to such old signs or only when your head hurts?

Αντώνης Λαμπρόπουλος

But yes Niko, my grandmother used to say exactly the same thing about jobs, don't take anything too seriously. We go to Agios Nikolaos and then straight home, as you say, because my wife gets tired easily. Do you usually fish for walleye or walleye?

Γιώργος Λαμπρόπουλος

You did well to celebrate quietly with the fish you caught, John. I went with George to Agios Nikolaos at 7 in the morning, it was quiet and nice. Next year let's go together, take the kids too, what do you say? My grandmother really didn't leave any laundry that day.

Θεοδώρα Μακρή

Yes, Agios Nikolaos early in the morning is what it should be, quiet and uncrowded. I went with my father last year and this year I'm thinking of taking my mom too, maybe you'll come with your son too? My grandmother always told me not to wash clothes, but also not to start new jobs, I still remember that.

Παρασκευή Κωνσταντίνου

Yes, my grandmother used to say the same thing about Lazarus and added "don't pick up a broom". I went to Agios Nikolaos only once this year, but in the afternoon, and indeed it was rarely quiet. Did you go with a group or alone?

Μιχάλης Χατζής

Your grandmother was right, the broom on Lazarus day is forbidden, I remember it from my childhood. This year I went to Agios Nikolaos in the morning with two friends from the parish, it was quiet but not as much as in the afternoon you say. Did you go on a quest or just to relax?

Κώστας Παπαδόπουλος

Yes, your grandmother was right, we don't do laundry and we better not start new things that day. Last year I went with my father to Agios Nikolaos early in the morning, it was quiet and nice. This year I am thinking of taking mom too, if you want my son and me to go together, let me know and we can arrange it.

Πέτρος Λαμπρόπουλος

Your grandmother was right, I also remember from a long time ago that on the day of Lazarus we don't sweep so as not to "drive away" the blessing. I went to Agios Nikolaos last afternoon alone after work, it was really quiet. Did you go for tama or just to calm down a bit?

Κώστας Παπαγεωργίου

Yes, that's exactly what my grandmother used to say about Lazarus, don't wipe away the blessing. I went last year for tamas, I had promised a candle to Agios Nikolaos after a job that turned out well. Did you go just for peace or did you also have a candle?

Βασίλης Αθανασίου

Yes, your grandmother was right about clothes and new beginnings, so was mine. Last year we also went with the children to Agios Nikolaos after the service, it was still a little cool. This year if you take your mom, let me know what time you plan to go, maybe it will work with our schedule.