CrimeaPRESS reports:
Maxim’s Day or the Day of St. Maxim was established in honor and in memory of the religious publicist, famous figure of Russian education, writer and translator Maxim the Greek, who lived in the 16th century. He earned fame by being an irreconcilable fighter against injustice in Rus’. In particular, he zealously condemned the shortcomings of Russia’s domestic and foreign policy, criticized the lifestyle of part of the Russian clergy (“money-grubbers”), the system of support for local authorities, the “milking” of peasants, and especially usury in the church, charging interest on interest, etc. Maxim the Greek was glorified as a saint already in our time, in 1988, but the people began to venerate him much earlier — from the beginning of the 17th century.
How did our ancestors celebrate Maxim’s Day? They baked pies! With a variety of fillings — meat, egg, mushroom, fish… Moreover, it was customary to treat them not only to relatives and friends, but also to those who were less fortunate in this life — the poor and homeless. And in Rus’, on February 3, they tried to make peace with those with whom they were in a quarrel.
By the way, it is believed that if you ask Maxim the Greek for protection, he will ward off trouble and give hope for the future. Orphans and disadvantaged people are under the special protection of the saint.
As for the weather signs of this day, they are as follows:
- On Maxim the Moon is visible through the clouds — to a good wheat harvest.
- Clear skies on Maxim — there will be empty barns and expect prolonged cold weather.
And people also said:
- If the planned meeting with Maxim did not take place, it means that this is for good: God has taken away something bad.
- On Maxim, February 3, if you do a good deed, the good will definitely return.
Birthday people today: Maxim, Ilya, Evgeniy, Anna, Agnia, Anastasia.
If you have family and friends with these names, then prepare them a pie as a gift! And if you want to surprise immensely, then make a dessert… from violets. Yes, yes… the flowers are so… delicate and beautiful. There is a reason to prepare such a treat! February 3rd in distant Toulouse is marked by the grandiose Violet Festival.
Every year hundreds of participants from all over the world come to the festival. They share experience in the cultivation and industrial use of these flowers in the production of perfumes, liqueurs and sweets.
Don’t you know how to cook? Are pies and delicious desserts not appealing to your loved ones? Then just give them a small pot of violets — they will be pleased.
And more about food. In America, February 3rd is also celebrated as an “edible” date: National Carrot Cake Day!
So, you have something to do today. Get ready! Pies, desserts and cakes! And let your home be a full cup!
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