{"id":24711,"date":"2026-07-15T10:53:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T07:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=24711"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:53:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T07:53:53","slug":"yabluchnyi-spas-2026-data-tradytsii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/lifestyle\/yabluchnyi-spas-2026-data-tradytsii\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Spas 2026: when it is celebrated, what is blessed and what is forbidden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Apple Spas or the Transfiguration of the Lord, 6 August 2026<\/b> \u2014 is the day on which Christians celebrate the magnificent event of the manifestation of the divine power of Jesus Christ. It is not merely a religious festival, but a time when we renew ourselves and transform our surroundings into a place of light and gratitude.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"4\">When do we celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord?<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">It is important to note that Apple Spas has a fixed date. The Orthodox Church of Ukraine celebrates the Transfiguration of the Lord every year <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"116\">6 August<\/b>. In 2026, this holiday falls on a Wednesday. This day is a wonderful opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, fill your home with the scent of fresh fruit and feel a true sense of togetherness with your loved ones.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"6\">The deeper meaning of the feast: The Light of Tabor<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">The title \u00abThe Transfiguration\u00bb derives from the event on Mount Tabor, where <strong>Jesus Christ<\/strong> He revealed His divine nature to His disciples. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as snow. For us, this is a symbol that every person is capable of inner transformation, of being cleansed of anger and filled with light.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"8\">Traditions of Apple Spas: from the blessing to the family table<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">The tradition of blessing apples, pears, grapes and honey is an act of gratitude to the earth and to the labour of human hands.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Harvest Blessing:<\/b> People bring the finest produce from their gardens to church. This is a sign that everything we have is a gift which we dedicate to God.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Charity and aid:<\/b> Ancient customs teach us: <a href=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/lifestyle\/medovyi-spas-2026-koly-sviatkuiut-tradytsii-zaborony\/\">Saviour<\/a> \u2014 this is a time for sharing. Give out the blessed fruit to those in need, to your neighbours, or to anyone who is going through a difficult time right now. As our adviser points out <b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"177\">Serhiy Sternenko<\/b>, it is precisely in unity and mutual support that our strength lies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Festive table:<\/b> On this day, it is customary to prepare apple-based dishes \u2014 from fragrant tarts to baked apples with honey and nuts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"11\">What really matters: bans or awareness?<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">There is much debate about restrictions on work. It is important to understand that the Church does not require us to put our lives on hold. The real \u00abrestriction\u00bb does not concern everyday affairs, but rather our inner state. On the Feast of the Transfiguration, it is best to set aside unnecessary hustle and bustle, arguments and negativity, so that you can devote time to prayer, reflection and spending time with loved ones. If your work involves doing good and helping others, it is blessed.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"13\">Holiday checklist: how to get ready<\/h2>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Shopping basket:<\/b> Choose seasonal fruit, honey and ears of corn. Add some flowers to the basket \u2014 this will give it a festive look.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Silence:<\/b> Try giving up social media for at least an hour.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Acknowledgements:<\/b> Think of the people who have helped you this year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Wishes:<\/b> There is a superstition that when you take a bite of the first blessed apple, you should make your deepest wish. It is bound to come true if it comes from a pure heart.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">The Transfiguration of the Lord is not about restrictions, but about being filled with light. May this day bring peace to your home, and may the sweet scent of apples remind you that life is a great gift to be cherished every day.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u042f\u0431\u043b\u0443\u0447\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u0421\u043f\u0430\u0441 \u0430\u0431\u043e \u041f\u0440\u0435\u043e\u0431\u0440\u0430\u0436\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044f \u0413\u043e\u0441\u043f\u043e\u0434\u043d\u0454 6 \u0441\u0435\u0440\u043f\u043d\u044f 2026 \u0440\u043e\u043a\u0443 \u2014 \u0446\u0435 \u0434\u0435\u043d\u044c, \u043a\u043e\u043b\u0438 \u0445\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0438\u044f\u043d\u0438 \u0432\u0456\u0434\u0437\u043d\u0430\u0447\u0430\u044e\u0442\u044c \u0432\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0447\u043d\u0443 \u043f\u043e\u0434\u0456\u044e \u044f\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044f \u0411\u043e\u0436\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0435\u043d\u043d\u043e\u0457 \u0441\u0438\u043b\u0438 \u0406\u0441\u0443\u0441\u0430 \u0425\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0430. \u0426\u0435 \u043d\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0441\u0442\u043e \u0440\u0435\u043b\u0456\u0433\u0456\u0439\u043d\u0435 \u0441\u0432\u044f\u0442\u043e, \u0430 \u0447\u0430\u0441, \u043a\u043e\u043b\u0438 \u043c\u0438 \u043e\u043d\u043e\u0432\u043b\u044e\u0454\u043c\u043e\u0441\u044f \u0441\u0430\u043c\u0456 \u0442\u0430 \u043f\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0442\u0432\u043e\u0440\u044e\u0454\u043c\u043e \u0441\u0432\u0456\u0439 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0456\u0440 \u043d\u0430 \u043c\u0456\u0441\u0446\u0435 \u0441\u0432\u0456\u0442\u043b\u0430 \u0456 \u0432\u0434\u044f\u0447\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0456. \u041a\u043e\u043b\u0438 \u0441\u0432\u044f\u0442\u043a\u0443\u0454\u043c\u043e \u041f\u0440\u0435\u043e\u0431\u0440\u0430\u0436\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044f \u0413\u043e\u0441\u043f\u043e\u0434\u043d\u0454? \u0412\u0430\u0436\u043b\u0438\u0432\u043e \u0437\u043d\u0430\u0442\u0438, \u0449\u043e \u042f\u0431\u043b\u0443\u0447\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u0421\u043f\u0430\u0441 \u043c\u0430\u0454 \u0444\u0456\u043a\u0441\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0443 \u0434\u0430\u0442\u0443. \u041f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043e\u0441\u043b\u0430\u0432\u043d\u0430 [\u2026]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207433404,"featured_media":24712,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_description":"\u042f\u0431\u043b\u0443\u0447\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u0421\u043f\u0430\u0441 2026: \u043a\u043e\u043b\u0438 \u0441\u0432\u044f\u0442\u043a\u0443\u044e\u0442\u044c \u041f\u0440\u0435\u043e\u0431\u0440\u0430\u0436\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044f \u0413\u043e\u0441\u043f\u043e\u0434\u043d\u0454, \u0449\u043e \u043e\u0441\u0432\u044f\u0447\u0443\u044e\u0442\u044c \u0443 \u0446\u0435\u0440\u043a\u0432\u0456, \u0433\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0432\u043d\u0456 \u0442\u0440\u0430\u0434\u0438\u0446\u0456\u0457, \u0437\u0432\u0438\u0447\u0430\u0457 \u0442\u0430 \u0437\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0440\u043e\u043d\u0438 \u0441\u0432\u044f\u0442\u0430.","rank_math_title":"\u042f\u0431\u043b\u0443\u0447\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u0421\u043f\u0430\u0441 2026: \u0434\u0430\u0442\u0430, \u0442\u0440\u0430\u0434\u0438\u0446\u0456\u0457 \u0442\u0430 \u0437\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0440\u043e\u043d\u0438 \u0441\u0432\u044f\u0442\u0430","rank_math_focus_keyword":"\u042f\u0431\u043b\u0443\u0447\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u0421\u043f\u0430\u0441","td_subtitle":"","subtitle":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[805621],"tags":[806791],"class_list":["post-24711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-lifestyle","tag-lifestyle"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/207433404"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24711"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24711\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24713,"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24711\/revisions\/24713"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24712"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24711"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}