There is an ancient Russian tradition: to build a small wooden church during the one day. Such church called “обыденная”. It was built in honor of victory in the battle or as a prayer of supplication (from epidemic, for example).
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Date: 2014-01-20 04:58 am (UTC)This story is a little off topic but I think it would be interesting for you.