Danas se slave Materice: Šta simboliše običaj „vezivanja“ i „odvezivanja“
Dan majčinske ljubavi i neraskidivih veza
TL;DR
- Materice is a Serbian Orthodox holiday preceding Christmas, dedicated to mothers.
- It is part of a series of holidays including Detinjci and Ocima, emphasizing family unity.
- Children tie their mothers, who are then untied with gifts, symbolizing strong family bonds.
- The tradition includes tying other female relatives like neighbors, aunts, and grandmothers.
- A Lenten family meal is prepared to celebrate the occasion.
- Materice is also an opportunity to bring joy to underprivileged or orphaned children.
- In a deeper, church context, these holidays connect generations of parents and children throughout history, recalling significant women from pre-Christian and Christian times.