What is a funeral dinner?
It is a religious rite, not just a meal. In the process of a funeral dinner friends and relatives of a deceased person to remember him and his good deeds, in particular, and also pray for the repose of his soul.
Gathering the whole family at such a dinner, people seek the help of a very ancient psychological defense mechanisms, thereby, trying to feel like an integral part of their own family, which, in turn, will always support and protect them and give them new strength. At the funeral dinner in the family circle, born of compassion, love and mental strength, healing of the living.
For hosting this lunch in the first step is to make the kolivo (kutya) – a special ritual porridge, prigotovlennoe from barley or wheat seeds, sweetened with raisins or honey. Christmas pudding must sanctify the memorial service. This grain porridge is a symbol of the resurrection of the soul, because that they bear fruit, they must first bury it in the ground, where they rot, and then sprout – i.e. a new life.
If to consider from the point of view of Orthodoxy, the body of a deceased person buried, to decay and then, in the moment of the General Resurrection will be imperishable. And the raisins and honey here stand as symbols of the sweetness posthumous blessings of eternal life in the heavenly Kingdom surrounded by angels. Together in the Christmas pudding, they Express the confidence of absolutely all living people in the immortality of the human soul and the future resurrection of the dead.
Sam memorial dinner, first of all, should be strict and simple.
to order this commemorative dinner, which will support people both spiritual and physical strength (everyone knows that delicious food is a great Energizer). By the way, you can indulge in the ritual "house of Peace": spokiy.com.
not to overshadow this sad day in other accidents - must be ordered like this a memorial dinner that is prepared only from quality and fresh ingredients.
Also, a memorial dinner needs to facilitate good conversation and peace and quiet atmosphere, in which the congregation in memory of the departed to the grieving people, can at least a little rest from their worries.
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Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
