Life - the enchanted circle of the seasons

            The life of the rural community depended on certain laws, customs, rites and beliefs, which in turn were based on the rhythm of the seasons. All the actions of the Lasowiaks had to be consistent with the alternation of the aura throughout the year. Winter was always followed by spring, and spring was followed by summer. Everything was subordinated to this rhythm - work schedule and free time. The seasons of the year determined the sowing and harvesting times. The time for Lasowiaks was cyclical, determined by nature and recurring seasons. Each season of the year had specific tasks. Field work, housework, and even meals varied depending on the season. The villagers lived in harmony with the rhythm of nature. Repeatability was important, people knew what awaited them, e.g. in a month, what works they had to do, what supplies they had to do, when it was time to rest and having fun. In fact, they were dependent on nature and weather.

            This dependence on the seasons also taught the use of everything and the preparation of what was collected and saved meals that satisfied hunger, allowed to keep the strength to work hard in the field and at the same time allowed to stay healthy. It was important to stockpile for the winter. The housewives did not have the same options as they do now to store unprocessed food, so they stocked up in an accessible and thoughtful way. First of all, fruits, spices, herbs were dried, and silage and brines were made. The preparation of the stocks began in early spring and lasted until winter itself.