The Calendar. The Historical Roots of National Holidays and Omens

The life of the people is inextricably linked with the cultural concept as a holiday. National holidays in Russia were an important cultural aspect of life of the people, because they often reflect the national and religious structure of everyday life. After the baptism came to the fore church holidays. Merging into a single unit for several centuries, folk and religious holidays have formed a unique belief system of Russian people. The author of "Calendar of national holidays and will" organically connected in a book about national signs, holidays, customs, and also included information on religious holidays. This calendar will be interesting and useful for both adults and children.