| IgorZlodej15. 08. 2011 17:02:39 |
I was baptized in the first days of life, then never again. But I've baptized quite a few because of that, most of course on Triglav, where I escorted over 200 people, never counted, even some complete strangers I met for the first time. (maybe someone will report who experienced this nice custom). Essential tool for first-timer baptism is of course the auxiliary rope, which must be properly folded - braided into a plait. Usually a light question is asked, like: how high is Triglav, which year the tower was built and similar. Interestingly, most can't answer the question in anticipation of baptism, no penalty. Then usually three blows on the butt, with the third one "felt". Right that the baptizee squeals a bit at least, but some clench teeth and are quiet. To make the rite more interesting or proper, open the "tower" doors on Triglav, baptizee puts upper body inside, legs and butt outside. Before baptism obligatory check no padding in pants, especially for the fair sex, gotta pat a bit . All events recorded by camera or photo, if photographer misses, extra blow on the butt. I always watch that after baptism the new Triglavan or true Slovene doesn't hit head on upper door frame, as they stand up quickly, put hand on head and watch they withdraw carefully from tower. Follows handshake, girls usually get kiss too, get it on arrival also on other peak, or midway if harder path section climbed. On occasion drink something for it, but not obligatory, less necessary.
I think it's a nice custom that should be kept.
It bothers me incomplete baptism when some hit the "unlucky" just with hand or with trekking pole. For some special honor if famous Slovene baptizes, I know at least two who gladly did if nearby, but never together . Baptizee can choose mountain nickname after baptism, not known if anyone uses it on forum.
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