Practici șiritualuri magice în cadrul obiceiurilor calendaristice din Cajvana
Magical Practices and Rituals within the Calendar Customs of Cajvana

Summary/Abstract: Cajvana is a folkloric area steeped in ancient beliefs and practices, where rituals and magical practices are exercised.The present work aims to highlight the rituals and magical practices that take place today during the calendar celebrations throughout the year, the fundamental landmarks being the three major holidays, Christmas, Easter and Easter Sunday (Pentecost).The informants identified magical-ritual practices for fertility and rich fruit specific to the customs of the New Year, Epiphany, Midsummer, St. George or St. Nicholas, but also practices for finding the ursuit exercised during the celebrations of St. Andrew or Midsummer, rituals practiced for well-being, prosperity, health, energy, for Flowers, Easter and New Year or customs of prohibition in order not to attract evil (damage, disease, evil spirits) to the family or household.

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