The cradle is a symbol of the Ukrainian family
Колиска - загальне уявлення кожного
Small children were rocked in special cradles, which in itself is already a symbol of the Ukrainian family. She was hooked on a strong hook to the bastard or directly to the ceiling near the adult bed. As soon as the child started crying or woke up, the mother immediately rocked her, or took her to feed her, and changed her diapers if necessary. Usually, several generations grew up in one cradle, because it was made of good materials that could last a very long time. Hygienic needs were solved by replacing popinka – a fabric sewn to the base.
Особливості виготовлення колиски
Cradles were made from the so-called noble species of wood. These included ash, maple, walnut, hazel, etc. This work was entrusted to experienced and highly qualified craftsmen. His family status was of particular importance. Such a person should definitely be happy in the family and have many children, not get sick. All additional attributes were made using a special technology, accompanied by ritual actions. In this way, the cradle was supposed to become a precious talisman of the child, protecting it from all evil.
Обрядове значення колиски
When putting a newborn baby in the cradle for the first time, a towel consecrated in the church, bread, and a swaddle doll were placed there. Each object performed certain ritual functions. Ash object performed certain ritual functions. When a man and a woman could no longer bear children, the cradle was taken to the attic, where it awaited the appearance of a new life in the family line. In no case was it possible to burn, break or destroy the cradle in any other way, because in this case you can not count on the continuation of the family.
Колискові пісні поряд з люлею
One more layer of the spiritual culture of our people should be noted separately. We are talking about lullabies, which are closely related to the pipe. At first glance, their plots are very simple, but they contain a deep sacred meaning. Usually, the songs contained ideas of protecting the child’s soul, the so-called encrypted cautious meaning sounded. It is from mother’s song, from mother’s heart that a person begins. Because only a mother’s word can fill a child’s soul with goodness. «Ой ходить сон коло вікон», «Соловейку- синку» «На калині мене мати колихала», «Повішу колиску на калині», «Тихесенький вечір на землю спадає», «Сонце спатоньки лягає» – this is only a small fraction of what has come down to us from ancient times to the present.
