Why residents of Kalmykia need to light a candle in front of the icon

An important symbol of the holiday of Dimitry Solunsky was considered a lit candle.

It was erected before the icons in every house, believing that Saint Demetrius, in the form of a horseman on a white horse, visited the homes of Christians and left a blessing where the fire burned.

After November 8 in Russia ended the autumn wedding period. The people said, “A girl is cunning before Dmitr, and after Dmitr she is even more cunning.” This day was considered the last suitable matchmaking before the Christmas fast, which will begin in mid-November.