THE FORGIVENESS HOLIDAY IN TRAJCHE’S FAMILY (A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE SHORT STORY “FORGIVENESS” BY BLAZHE KONESKI)

Abstract

This paper analyzes the customs and beliefs associated with the great holiday of Forgiveness. It is obvious that forgiveness is a custom established under the influence of the church, while the carnivals are remnants of the pre-Christian spring parties that Koneski beautifully described in the autobiographical text "Forgiveness". The purpose of this paper is to get into the roots of this celebration in order to discover its essential importance for Koneski from all aspects; to penetrate the centuries-old cultural influences in order to understand the current cultural tradition of our people. Efforts are made to point out the importance of nurturing of tradition and celebration, as an expression of Koneski's cultural memory. This topic is equally important for Macedonian folklore and Macedonian literature.

Keywords: customs; forgiveness; bears; love; Korilche; autobiography.