From the Easter basket. What did the Ukrainians do with the remains of belts and shells from consecrated egg-laying women

What did our ancestors do with the consecrated remains of belts and shells and what does the church recommend doing with them now

Ukrainians have always treated the remains of consecrated products. It was believed that all the dishes from the Easter basket must be eaten, and the shells left after the eggs should be fed to the chickens should be buried near the house or in the garden, vegetable garden or field.

On In Pokutty, Boykivshchyna and Hutsulshchyna remains of eggs or Easter eggs were thrown into running water to appease those who are no longer on earth.

In Zhytomyr Region shells from consecrated eggs were buried under gates so that a rabid dog could not run into them.

In Lemkivshchyna shells were strung on the branches of fruit trees to drive away pests.

In Opilla , Nadsyanni and Boykivshchyna —shells were scattered over the field or garden so that there would be a good harvest.

Volhynians and Poleschuks burned the shell and sprinkled it under fruit trees in order to the amount of harvest increased.

The consecrated shell was also used in folk medicine. Our ancestors believed that it can soothe a toothache, help cure a child from fright, and help adults get rid of rosacea.

So, choose the most suitable way to get rid of the shell of consecrated eggs and do not forget, priests do not it is recommended to throw it in the trash. This also applies to the remains of belts. The church is not against making crackers out of them.