This is one of those holidays where the Christian meaning was superimposed on the ancient, still pagan basis. Spring was greeted on Krasnaya Gorka, and the festivities took place on hills, hills, which were the first to be freed from snow and thus became beautiful - that is, “red”.
One of the customs was just connected with the “calling” (call) of spring. The youth, again in a high place, met the dawn and led round dances to special songs - “springs”. Then the fun passed to the village streets, and it was considered shameful for boys and girls to shirk games and dances, and in some places it even promised misfortune and loneliness in the future. The festivities were also a kind of bridegroom for potential brides and grooms, so everyone tried to dress smarter for them. Well, those who had already chosen a couple for themselves went to woo that day - according to a sign, a happy marriage awaits those who are wooed on Krasnaya Gorka.
For the holiday, painted eggs were rolled from the hills. It was believed that the smoother and further the egg rolls down, the more prosperous the fortuneteller's life will be. And they also conceived wishes and threw a coin into the well - it was believed that you would not ask in this way on that day, it would come true.
It was also customary to visit relatives, but not necessarily empty-handed - it was required to give gifts to relatives.