Christmas in Dudutki

Belarusian excursion portal Ekskursii.by informs:
A holiday dedicated to the traditional celebration of Christmas in Belarus will be held on the territory of museum complex of ancient national crafts and technologies Dudutki in December 2018.

Christmas in Dudutki!
Christmas is one of the oldest holidays of our ancestors, closely connected with the solar cycle. With the advent of Christianity is dedicated to the religious holiday of Christmas. It was believed that the first day of Christmas (December 23, new style), coincides with the moment when the day begins to rise and night to fall and it is slowly going towards the spring. Christmas was celebrated for 12 days. During this period, it was decided to limit themselves in physical work, gather the whole family at the same table, have fun, dance, caroling. Traditional and ritual meal was considered kutya-wheat porridge with various additives (honey, sugar, nuts, etc.) Christmas in Dudutki is a great opportunity for the whole family to plunge into the unforgettable atmosphere of the holiday in the form in which it was celebrated by our ancestors, to touch the history, to try traditional kutya and just have a good time in the fresh air surrounded by beautiful landscapes of Belarusian nature.

Read more about excursion Dudutki you can on excursion portal Ekskursii.by.