“Rusaliile” – Traditions & Superstitions
On the fiftieth day after the Resurrection and ten days after Ascension, is celebrated the Pentecost (Rusaliile) , which is the oldest Christian festival and is also the foundation of the Christian Church, because in this day about 3000 people were baptized and formed the first Christian community. The word «Rusalii» is derived from the Slavic word «Rusalka» rusalcele which means the water spirits like fairies, nymphs or demons of water that were celebrated to be softened in the first week of June. This pagan tradition has been passed to Christians, who called Rusalka «Drăgaica» (she-devil, demon). In that week, was forbidden washing, bathing or any other any activity that was related to water. This […]