Folk sayings about bread: proverbs and sayings

The proverb "Bread to the Whole's Head" is known to all. These words well reflect the way the Russian people treat this flour product. After all, for us there is no more important product than bread. To his table he is bought by both poor and rich people, regardless of their culinary preferences.

And therefore, let's talk about what other wise sayings are about bread? Proverbs or sayings - all the same. The main thing is, let's try to understand which message they want to convey to us and our children.

Proverbs about bread as a vivid example of what can be folk wisdom

It's hard to say when exactly the proverbs about bread appeared. Probably, it happened at the moment when the Russian man baked such a wonderful product for the first time. Perhaps, it was at that moment that the great words "Bread is a gift from God, our eternal breadwinner" appeared.

From that day the people began to write more and more new statements about bread. Proverbs like the wind carried throughout the district, carrying within itself the wisdom of times. And here are some examples from those far times when people just started to master the baker's skill:

• Bread is our father, and water is mother.
• A roll is always good: what we have, what's in the distance, what's beyond the sea.
• Without kalacha and meat you can not feed yourself.
• After a salty drink well, and after bread - sleeps.
• Grown bread you can at least eat all night.
• The snow is beautiful, but useless, the earth is black, and the grain is growing.
• In whose house you eat a roll, order and honor should be followed.
• There would be bread in the house, and everything else will be fine.

Strings filled with deep respect

So, what is hidden in many wise statements about bread? Proverbs in many ways reflect how the Russian people treated various kinds of baked goods. For him, these were symbols of satiety and prosperity. And therefore many sayings were composed in order to convey the respect and gratitude that the people felt to the grain products.

Moreover, the Slavs wanted to convey this wisdom to their descendants, so that they did not forget all those kind words that were made about bread. Proverbs that prove this assertion can be found at all times, and this is the proof:

• Water will wash everything off, and the kalach of all will feed.
• The saints are on the wall, and the roll is on the table.
• Though in ancient times, though in new times, but everyone needs bread.
• Not so expensive grapes are overseas, like rustic bread - you will bite a bit, and you will fill your mouth full.
• Without bread, you can put your teeth on the shelf.
• Short at the kalacha legs, but if you suddenly leave, it's unlikely to catch him.
• Even the most evil dog, and the one in front of the rolls is spreading.

Bread is the merit of those who love work

The love of work is another important message, which carries with it many proverbs and sayings about bread. After all, in order for food to appear on the table, it is necessary to make considerable efforts. Consequently, many people's utterances are aimed at fostering in other people a love for work and agriculture:

• It's not scary that sweat runs down your back, most importantly - then there will be bread on the table.
• Who does not work in the field from morning till night, there is no kalach at that house.
• You have to eat a lot, but you will not find anyone.
• Without a plow and a harrow, even the king of bread will not find it.
• Who is working tirelessly in the field, he is baking at home.