Why do you need to leave a piece of cake on the table tomorrow

The day of October 17 was considered dangerous by the ancestors - according to legends, forest evils arranged a Sabbath.

Preparing for sleep, the leopard was especially angry and could drag a person who came to him in the way. Therefore, the holiday was traditionally held in the circle of the family, trying not to leave home without having to.

To protect homes from the invasion of dark forces, peasants hung special amulets in the houses - bundles of onions and garlic. But the spirit of the house, the house, on this day tried to respect, to enlist his support. He was given a piece of butter or fresh cake.