📜 WHY DO YOU NEED A BASKET?
The tradition of bringing fruits for blessing dates back to pre-Christian times — a sacrifice of the harvest to the Gods, gratitude for the generous land.
And with the advent of Christianity, this became a blessing for good changes, the beginning of the autumn journey and a “change of taste” — both spiritual and physical.

🧺 WHAT TO PUT IN A BASKET FOR APPLE SPAS?
🍎 1. APPLES — THE HEROES OF THE HOLIDAY
The main, important, ruddy ones!
It is better to choose your own, home-made, but store-bought ones will do too — if you choose with love.
It is advisable not to try them before the consecration.

Before the Savior — sin, after the Savior — grace!

🍯 2. HONEY — IF YOU MISSED THE HONEY SAVAGE
A spoonful of honey in a basket — as a symbol of the sweet life and good deeds.
(And just in case — what if the priest has a sweet tooth 😄)

🍇 3. OTHER FRUITS
Pears 🍐

Grapes 🍇

Plums, peaches — if you want something “overseas”

But don’t overdo it — this is not a competition for the best fruit assortment.

🍞 4. BREAD AND PASTRIES
Homemade loaf

Sweet pies with apples or poppy seeds 🥧

Buns, flatbreads - the main thing is that they are baked with love

They say that whoever bakes a pie with soul on this day - happiness will come to him without delay.

🌾 5. GRAIN AND EARS
Add a few ears of corn to the basket - a symbol of harvest and gratitude.
Dry wheat or oats - a talisman for the house.

🕯️ 6. CANDLE
A small church candle - as a sign of light, faith and peace in the heart.

🙈 WHAT NOT TO PUT:
Meat, fish, alcohol - a Lenten holiday.

Gifts "for show" - Spas is not a vanity fair

Sad mood - leave it at home, today is the day of light!

💡 USEFUL TIP:
You can decorate the basket with sprigs of mint, rowan or lavender - beautiful, fragrant and... photogenic 📸😉

💭 AND AFTER THE CONSECRATION?
Treat your loved ones, neighbors, lonely people - this is the essence of Spas: sharing.

The first bite - with gratitude and good intentions.

Pie - with warm tea and a story about childhood.

"Whoever did good on Spas - will enjoy the winter!" ❄️💛

So put together your basket not only according to tradition, but also according to your heart.
Let it contain not only an apple, but also love, gratitude, warmth and... a pinch of humor.
Happy Apple Savior to you! 🍎✨