St. Martin's Day

The festival is associated with the end of autumn works and the beginning of winterFestival associated with the end of autumn works and the beginning of winter. On this day, a traditional roasted goose is served on the table. For dinner, prepare a black soup of goose blood.

Then begins the Philippica – the so-called Philippian fast, named after the Apostle Philip. It precedes Christmas and serves as a preparation for it. The fast lasts a month.

Since the first Sunday of the Philippov Post, the streets are decorated with Christmas trees, lights, garlands and Christmas trees. And in the houses every Sunday of the Philippov Lent, one candle is lit, so that on the last Sunday before Christmas, four candles are lit in the house.