TODAY we celebrate WATER MONDAY: Young men have one special task, and these customs are respected throughout Serbia
Easter Monday is not just a continuation of the holiday celebration, but a day with special symbolism and strong messages that our ancestors passed down through generations. According to folk belief, there is one rule that must be followed on this day - joy must not be kept to oneself. It is believed that those who do not share it with others turn their backs on faith and deny themselves happiness.
TL;DR
- Easter Monday is a continuation of the Easter celebration and is considered part of Bright Week.
- It is a day that emphasizes sharing joy and happiness with others, as hoarding it is believed to lead to unhappiness.
- The Srpska Pravoslavna Church marks Easter Monday and Tuesday as red-letter days.
- Traditions include litije (religious processions) and the specific custom at Hilandar Monastery.
- 'Water Monday' is an old custom where young men would splash girls with water, symbolizing the washing away of sins and the invocation of good fortune.