Researchers from the entertainment social network Fotostrana.ru interviewed 5,500 Russians and found out what they knew about the holiday, which is celebrated on April 16 (April 3, old fashioned).
Water has long been revered by the Slavs. He is the guardian of water resources and helps in fishing, grinding grain at the mill and getting more honey from apiaries if they are located near rivers. The ice starts in April. The tanks are freed from winter shackles. And on April 16 (April 3, old fashioned), Vodyanoy, mermaids and other mythological characters wake up. The researchers conducted a survey and found out from the Russians the traditions associated with this holiday that they know.
38% of respondents talk about gifts to the tank owner. “Fishermen used to bring sweets to Vodyanoy at midnight. Either they bought a horse from the gypsies for the ceremony, or they crumbled bread. It was also a tradition to pour melted butter into a pond. All this was done so that Vodyanoy would be in a good mood after hibernation. And if he is well, the fishing will be rich, the nets will not be torn, and the floods will be bypassed. Today, these traditions have remained in few places, but jokes are bad with water, so on the day of awakening, the owner of rivers and lakes should be respected with a kind word and gifts. This is especially true for fishermen and those who live near bodies of water,” Oleg shares. Experts agree with man and remind that we live close to nature, so you should respect it and its inhabitants.
34% of respondents talk about the veneration of Vodyanoy in art. “This character became the hero of many fairy tales, films, cartoons and even songs. Most often he is presented as a stern, somewhat grumpy, but at the same time good-natured king. As you are for him, it is for you. And, as you know, good always triumphs over evil. Therefore, if you treat Vodyanoy in the right way, no problems will arise. And water is a rather dangerous element, so it is better not to anger his master. Even if he is a naked man with a tail instead of legs, green skin and mud instead of hair. In most fairy tales, he ends up helping other characters, even though he first lured them into his aquatic kingdom,” smiles Anastasia.
28% of survey participants believe in the signs associated with this day. “It’s considered a good sign to hear a spike. It promises a housewarming party. I also know that on the Water Man’s Awakening Day, you have to confess your love. Those halves who do that will never part and be one. Especially lucky is the one who is sprinkled with water on the day of the water man. He will be happy at least until summer. There are also signs related to the weather. If it rains that day, the spring will be rainy. If there is a lot of birch sap, the summer will be wet. If thunder breaks that day, the week will be wet and cold,” says Svyatoslav.
As a result of the survey, researchers found that Russians remember ancient traditions and treat them with respect.
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