Before the revolution, instead of the traditional birthday for modern people, the name day was celebrated - the day of remembrance of the saint in whose honor the person was named. This custom can be remembered today, especially if your name day falls on a warm and full of holidays in May.
Instructions
Step 1
Find out if you have a name day. The fact is that not all popular modern names have ever belonged to Orthodox saints. For example, names such as Yaroslav and Snezhana do not appear in the calendar. If you are named with a rare or foreign name, check with your parents to see if you have been baptized. If your name is not among the names of the saints, then you could have been given a second, similar in sound, but having an analogue in the Orthodox calendar of the commemoration of the saints.
Step 2
If you are a religious person, go to church. Light a candle to your patron saint. You can also attend one of the church services on this day. Visit the church shop. Perhaps you can find there a picture of your saint or literature about his life. This way you can learn more about Christian traditions and the history of religion.
Step 3
Decide where you want to celebrate. It can be organized at home, with a small circle of family and close friends. This way you can showcase your culinary talents. Serve spring meals for a festive dinner. Soup with young sorrel and egg will be a good treat. You can also make a sweet pie filling from this plant. For an appetizer, make a light salad with fresh herbs. If the holiday takes place in the country, you can also use specially soaked nettle and lungwort for the salad. These plants are good for meals only in spring and early summer.
Step 4
If the name day falls on a warm day, spend it outdoors. In the city park, you can have a picnic with ready-made meals, and at the dacha or on the beach you can organize a barbecue with hot barbecue and other types of meat.
Step 5
Lovers of cafes and restaurants can arrange a festive dinner for friends there. When choosing an institution, check if they provide discounts or gifts to those guests who have come to celebrate the name day. In some cases, you may even be served a cake or champagne.
