The day of the hour
The "Dia da espiga" was also the "day of the hour" and considered "the holiest day of the year", a day when one should not work. It was called the day of the hour because there was an hour, midday, when everything stopped, "the waters of the streams do not flow, the milk does not curdle, the bread does not leaven and the leaves intersect". It was at that time that plants were harvested to make the ear of the cob and medicinal herbs were also harvested.
The Dia da Espiga has a religious meaning, ( it''s the Ascension of Jesus) but it's also a time to make a pause and collect some plants:Wheat, poppy, rosemary, marigolds, branches of vines and olive branches. Each one have a special meaning.
The day of the hour
The "Dia da espiga" was also the "day of the hour" and considered "the holiest day of the year", a day when one should not work. It was called the day of the hour because there was an hour, midday, when everything stopped, "the waters of the streams do not flow, the milk does not curdle, the bread does not leaven and the leaves intersect". It was at that time that plants were harvested to make the ear of the cob and medicinal herbs were also harvested.
The Dia da Espiga has a religious meaning, ( it''s the Ascension of Jesus) but it's also a time to make a pause and collect some plants:Wheat, poppy, rosemary, marigolds, branches of vines and olive branches. Each one have a special meaning.