Tomorrow is Mladenci: Here's what you absolutely must not eat
The Serbian Orthodox Church and its believers will tomorrow celebrate the day of the Holy 40 Martyrs of Sebaste, Mladenci, and for those who have married in the last year, this holiday is the most important.
TL;DR
- Mladenci, celebrating the Holy 40 Martyrs of Sebaste, is a significant holiday for those married in the past year.
- Tradition dictates making 40 'mladenčići' (honey-coated pastries) for a long and sweet married life.
- Consuming honey, nettles, and greens is believed to purify the blood.
- It is advised to avoid eating 'young' foods on this day.
- As it falls during Great Lent, the celebratory meals should be Lenten (meat-free).