On the eve of St. Andrew, z 29 on 30 On November we celebrate ANDRZEJKI. That evening, the tradition of divination became common. In the old days much attention was paid to such divination, they were conducted very carefully and in isolation. Currently, they are performed for entertainment purposes. It's a great source of fun. Various meetings are organized on this day, parties, during which divination is a mandatory activity. The most frequently performed divinations are:
Pouring wax through a key into cold water - the obtained shape of the solidified wax or the shadow it cast testified to the future beloved, his profession, appearance, or personality traits.
Placing shoes from the wall to the threshold of the door is a omen for girls. The first shoe, who reaches the threshold brings her an announcement of marriage. He will be the first to stand on the wedding carpet.
Another fortune-telling with paper hearts or just cards - participants write down male names on one piece of paper or heart, and female names on the other. Then, using a pin, Gentlemen and Ladies aim at the card with the names. After turning the page over, the pierced name is read. According to the fortune, this will be the name of the girl's chosen one or the boy's future wife.
Drawing of items - before the drawing begins, participants give meaning to individual items. Leaf - means spinsterhood, ring- it's an imminent wedding, rosary - means vocation to the order.
What are andrzejki.
