Abstract
This study investigates a funeral rite in the area of Nădlac, Arad county: "Păștițele", the custom of going to the cemetery, at the graves of the deceased relatives, on the first Sunday after Easter and to offer red eggs and colac (a type of braided bread or cake) to the people present in the cemetery. It is a custom competed by the ”Lighting Holiday”. It is not of Catholic origin, but of Orthodox origin.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Similar Papers
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.