Easter is one of the most beloved holidays of all Orthodox Christians. They prepare for it with pleasure and thoroughness. First, they clean the house, then paint the eggs, bake cakes. And, of course, they gather at the table with the whole family on a holiday. The festive table for Easter was decorated with great love. According to old Russian traditions, preparation for this took a very long time. Previously, only family members would gather at Easter. Now both relatives and friends are invited to the table. In order to decorate the festive table for Easter according to old Russian traditions, it is necessary to prepare in advance.
Instructions
Step 1
A dish tied with a beautiful towel with Easter cakes and Easter was placed in the center of the festive table. The baked goods were decorated with paper flowers, which they made together with the children. An obligatory attribute of the festive table for Easter was an Easter composition, which they began to prepare in advance. Two to three weeks before the holiday, grains of wheat or oats were planted in a deep plate with warm earth. Appeared soft green shoots, symbolized the resurrection of Christ. Painted eggs were laid on them and the composition was placed in the center of the festive table.
Step 2
Easter gingerbread was baked especially to decorate the festive table. They were molded in an unusual shape. Children enjoyed gingerbread cookies in the form of lambs, birds, chickens and eggs. From the dishes, preference was given to baked lamb, veal, pork ham. It was customary to serve these dishes only cold. Fish and hot meals were not put on the table that day.
Step 3
Flowers were an obligatory decoration of the festive table for Easter. The advantage was for the yellow colors. The very first spring flowers - daffodils - met these requirements. Candles should also be on the Easter table. In the old days, they were also yellow.
