Russian Odays: The Superstitions Of Russian Times

Another interesting part of Russian lifestyles are their superstitions. There are Russian omens about every day of the week. Firstly, Mondays are days when you should not attempt something new or be adventurous. Sneezing on a Monday is a better decision that starting an important task because sneezing is believed to give you good luck or even a gift later in the week. Tuesday, however, is a great day to undertake a challenge or make changes in your life. The only bad omen about Tuesday’s is that borrowing money Tuesday evenings is a bad idea. Hump day, or Wednesday, is the one day of the week that you don’t want to move into a new house or apartment because it brings very bad luck. Good news comes when Thursday arrives because it is seen as the easiest day of the week. Washing your face before the sun comes up assures oneself of both cleanliness and health. Friday, the end of the work week, is a day of relaxation where no household chores should be done. When Saturday rolls around it is a good day to do something new that you would like to do weekly. This is because it is believed that if you start a planned activity such as cleaning on a Saturday, you will continue to do so on Saturday’s only. And Sunday it is believed that if you clip your nails you will sustain financial losses as well as loss of happiness in your life.

The ways marriages are celebrated in Russia ties directly into some of the superstitions that Russian citizens have because they are both are common practices in Russian lifestyle and

the reason they are conducted in such a manner is not questioned. Traditional Russian weddings are usually planned, large scale events. The only limit to how grand a wedding is, is the newlywed’s financial situati...

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... a party for drinking in Russia that is how you become labeled as an alcoholic. Additionally, at parties here it is typical to supply snacks such as chips, crackers, and light foods; and again this is opposite of what you would find at a Russian event. To make sure no one becomes sick from drinking it is common to have entire meals at Russian events such as foods that are filling and light on the sweets. Drinking isn’t always about the alcohol though; in Russian culture drinking vodka is as common as drinking tea.

Overall Russian culture has a unique way of separating itself from others. Whether it is holidays, superstitions, marriage customs or celebrations, Russians have a distinctive way of practicing them. And since Russia is the largest country in the world it is no wonder that it exhibits a large amount of diverse cultural settings throughout its area.