Holidays for Easter in the Carpathians

Easter traditions in Transcarpathia

In Transcarpathia, Easter traditions have been preserved and are still observed since ancient times. At this time, the house and the yard are carefully cleaned. Various paths, rugs, curtains, embroidered and bedspreads are covered. General cleaning is carried out in the pantries and in the kitchen. On Willow week (a week before Easter Sunday itself), local residents go to church to consecrate the willow tree. They bring the sacred plant home and lightly beat each member of their family. according to beliefs, it helps to sanctify and heal a person. The inhabitants of the Carpathians believe that this willow tree has incredible healing properties. The time of Great Lent is dedicated to the painting of Easter eggs. Each color and symbol in such a painting has its ancient sacred meaning - the sun. sky. water, abundance, health, youth, fertility... The egg itself means the Absolute, the divine beginning of all beginnings, and the symbols applied to it find special meaning these days. Each region of the Carpathians has preserved its own traditions of Easter egg painting. Talents from different villages compete in the mastery of pysankar. In spring, in the Carpathians, you can get acquainted with the best masterpieces of local masters or enjoy the huge exposition of Easter eggs in the museum of national art in Kolomyia. A festive basket (basket) is assembled from special traditions that are passed down from generation to generation. an embroidered towel is placed on the bottom, then paska (paska) - angelic bread, a symbol of the Resurrection. Cheese and butter are symbols of divine love, egg is a symbol of life, ham and sausage are symbols of abundance and mental joy, horseradish is a symbol of health. Do not forget to put salt - the salt of life itself, a sprig of green myrtle - a symbol of immortality and a candle - a symbol of divine light. Spring mood, many beautiful rituals and acquaintance with the most amazing corners of nature await you on Easter in Transcarpathia together with the hotel and tourist complex "Lake Vita".

During the last seventh week of fasting, the so-called passionate, customs are observed especially carefully. Preparations for the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord begin on the first day of Passion Week. This day is called Maundy Thursday. On this day, adults and children wash themselves at dawn and put on clean clothes. Children visit their Godfathers, where they receive treats in the form of birds, the so-called "cuckoos-Gugutse". On Maundy Thursday, young girls paint eggs - make Pysanka and Krashanka for their loved ones. On the same day, they bake Easter bread. In most families, such bread is baked for each member separately, as well as one large loaf for the whole family. They decorate it with braids, wreaths, crosses and birds. All housework should be completed by this day. Passionate Friday has come - a day of mourning and you absolutely cannot work. Also, on this day you should talk quietly, pray, and go to church. You can't sing, swear and have fun. After Friday comes Holy Saturday. On this day, they finish preparing festive dishes and sweets. They take out festive embroidered towels and cover the gift basket with them. Various products for lighting in the church are placed in this basket. On Saturday evening, the Easter basket is filled with products: homemade ham, eggs, lard, grated horseradish, wine, salt and sausage. They also put a lamb in it. baked from the dough, which is a symbol of Christ.

In the morning after the service, everyone rushes home, as there is a belief that the first person to run home will have good business. The continuation of Easter traditions is the Easter meal. The whole family gathers behind her. A candle is lit and placed on the table. After that, all family members should say the greeting: Christ is Risen! If there is a girl in the family, then Easter bread is placed on her head with the words: "May people be as majestic as this wheat paska!". After that, the host cleans the egg and divides it among everyone. This is how the meal begins, after which all the dishes are tried a little at a time. Mainly the ones that were lit in the church - they seem to be the most delicious! Come on holiday in Transcarpathia in the spring and you will be able to take part in these wonderful celebrations yourself.

Easter vacation in the Carpathians on Lake Vita

If you have decided to go to rest on this year's Easter holidays, our hotel and tourist complex is waiting for you with joy. Why you should stop your choice on Lake Vita, read on. First, here you will find comfortable, cozy rooms both in wooden cottages and in other buildings with a modern interior.

Second, You will find yourself in the embrace of nature, you will have the opportunity to observe its spring awakening, enjoy the singing of birds and breathe in the mountain air that smells of spring freshness.

Third, you will get a great boost of energy from visiting the sauna, hot tub and other procedures in the SPA center, where qualified specialists will not only listen to your requests, but also recommend what to choose based on your personal interests.