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- After a death occurs in the family, people cover their mirrors and stop the clocks in the home. Russian folklore stipulates that mirrors are gateways to the land of the dead — and according to superstition, the first person to see their reflection in a mirror after someone has died will be the next to die.
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Apr 1, 2020 · Russian Orthodox Christians, the majority in Russia, have strong superstitions, too. Before a Russian Funeral , the family prepares the home for mourning. They cover mirrors with black material to ease the deceased’s journey into the afterlife.
Nov 14, 2019 · After a death occurs in the family, people cover their mirrors and stop the clocks in the home. Russian folklore stipulates that mirrors are gateways to the land of the dead — and according to superstition, the first person to see their reflection in a mirror after someone has died will be the next to die.
During this time, they will cover every mirror with a black cloth, and stop all the clocks in the house as well. These traditions are thought to help the spirit of the deceased person pass easily into the afterlife. Some also believe the first person to see themself in a mirror after a death has occurred will be the next to die. Care of the body
May 19, 2017 · Once the church service has ended, mourners will follow the coffin to the cemetery and attend a short service at the graveside before the burial. According to Russian folk tradition, people would throw branches of fir and juniper as the funeral procession passed, to cover the mourners’ tracks.
Oct 27, 2017 · Preparation of the Body. When someone dies, their family covers the mirrors with black cloth and stops the clocks in their house. They also move the TV if it’s in the same room as the body. Afterward, they wash and dress the body in white clothes representing purity and a belt representing order and protection.
Aug 7, 2014 · The ringing of Orthodox Church bells, black bread and vodka galore – they’re the archetypal images of a Russian funeral. But there’s one element of the traditional ceremony that might surprise Americans: the Russian funeral pancake, otherwise known as “blini.”
The answer is probably as follows – Russians are not yet ready to accept death as an everyday common event, even though they did before. Most people from the countryside (even non-religious),...
