Tomorrow is Krasnaya Gorka. In Ukraine, this day has always been special. It comes exactly a week after Easter and brings a bright mood: spring is in full swing, the gardens are blooming, and there is a feeling of something new, pure and happy in the air.

When I was a teenager, Krasnaya Gorka always turned into a real holiday in our village. In the morning, the whole family went to the cemetery to remember our relatives. But this was not a sad event - rather the opposite, everything was filled with bright memories and warm recollections. Everyone brought baskets with Easter cakes, painted eggs, treats, told each other news, remembered grandparents with love.

And once, on Krasnaya Gorka, a funny thing happened to me.
I was very worried then - the day before, a boy I liked invited me for a walk. 😊

But in the morning I had to go with my family to the cemetery. And just imagine: we are standing at the grave of my great-grandfather, I am holding a bouquet in my hands, and suddenly I see - he is there too, with his family! We looked at each other and both became embarrassed. It turned out that our families had known each other for a long time, I just didn’t know about it.

Then we didn’t go on a date, as we had planned. Instead, we helped the adults set out the treats together, and then the whole company of young people walked around the village. Probably, it was the most unusual and purest first meeting in my life. Now, every time Krasnaya Gorka comes, I remember that day with a smile. 🌸

By the way, Krasnaya Gorka is considered a very good time to start something new - for example, a new relationship. 😉 It's not for nothing that weddings used to take place on this day, believing that the union would be happy and strong.

Have you heard of Krasnaya Gorka before?
Maybe there were some similar family traditions in your childhood?
I'm very interested to know about it!

I'll be waiting for your answer...🌷