Easter Traditions: How to Clean Your Home Before the Holiday.

The Ukrainian people traditionally celebrate Easter. In addition to church beliefs, we have pre-Christian customs related to the arrival of spring and the equinox. One of these customs is Holy Thursday, which falls on April 17 this year. Holy Thursday got its name in ancient times because it was on this day that Christ washed the feet of his disciples at the Last Supper. But besides religious events, Holy Thursday is a symbol of cleaning the home from winter's cold and darkness.

How to Clean Your Apartment Before Easter

'Since autumn, the window panes have gotten dirty from rain and snow, as well as dust from cars. And clean spring air should be welcomed with clear glass. Washing windows before Easter symbolizes cleansing from the dirt and dust that has accumulated over the winter. It can also be viewed as a symbolic purification of the soul and heart before the holidays. In Ukraine, windows are washed before Easter to protect against the evil eye. This is related to the belief that windows can be seen as the soul of the house,' experts say.

It is necessary to wash curtains and bedding. This tradition arose from the desire to meet the reborn Christ in cleanliness and freshness. It can also be considered a symbolic cleansing of the soul and heart before the holidays.

It is important to thoroughly clean all the corners of the house. Cleaning corners removes negative energy from us and purifies the space of unnecessary things and negativity. This custom has become a constant for many families in Ukraine.

Old, unnecessary things should be thrown away. They remind us of the past and can evoke negative emotions. Throwing away old things can be a symbolic act of rebirth and the beginning of new life. It helps to make the space in the home cozier and more welcoming.

In the past, our ancestors whitewashed ceilings and painted walls before Easter. This was done to add festive mood and decorate their home for the holiday. Moreover, such cleaning symbolizes purification and rebirth associated with Easter.

Cleaning before Easter has a special significance. Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays when believers celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Therefore, cleaning and purification are not only physical acts but also symbolic actions that help us meet the holiday in cleanliness and harmony of spirit.