How to celebrate the Day of the Fate of the Poor in Georgia

The day after the New Year in Georgia, an unusual national holiday of Bedoba or, in another way, the Day of Destiny is celebrated. Where did this custom come from, how to spend this day and what is strictly forbidden to do – read this article. We will introduce you to the most interesting traditions that fill the life of Georgians.

History of origin

The ancient Georgian people for many thousands of years passed down from generation to generation signs and legends, traditions and customs, which formed the culture that we can observe today.

The holiday of Bedoba has been celebrated for so long that hardly anyone from Georgians will be able to tell you at least an approximate figure. But all the locals know exactly what this day means. Translated into Russian, “bedi” means “fate”, and the day of Bedob is the Day of Fate.

The main meaning of the holiday is how you spend the day, this will be the whole year. Thus, Georgians on this day try only to have fun, to enjoy life in order to attract only good luck and a happy fate for the future.

Signs of Trouble

Until now, Georgia continues to follow the traditions established on this holiday. On the second of January, not a single Georgian will work, swear and sort things out. Everyone should spend this day in a good mood and communicate only with kind people.

All residents of the country try to wear clean or new clothes on this day, give gifts and make compliments. Participation in games, dances and feasts is welcome. Even those who are ill try to hold out until sunset and be in a cheerful mood.

A bad omen is separation from loved ones, tears and anxiety. You can't lie, lend money and lose things. All this can lead to the fact that the whole year will be angry, tearful and poor. Also, you should not refuse requests to other people and pronounce phrases with a negative connotation. Only benevolence, joy and good mood should accompany you to the Trouble.

What can and cannot be done on January 2 in Georgia

To attract happiness, good luck and wealth in the New Year, you need to:spend time with close and good friends, nice people;

• give and receive gifts;
• actively spend the day;
• go to bed as late as possible;
• allow only positive thoughts;
• to dream, avoiding the particle “not”;
• thank God, fate, the universe;
• believe that the year will be successful;
• have fun and relax.

What is strictly forbidden to do on this day:

• borrow money;
• thinking about what didn't work out;
• sleep during the day;
• brawl and argue;
• pronounce “not", “no”;
• gossip and slander.

In any case, the second day of the New Year holidays should be spent in good company, eating delicious freshly prepared dishes and enjoying life! Then happiness and luck will certainly visit you in the very near future.

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