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It's time to roll up your sleeves and break out the cleaning supplies for Clean Monday on March 18! Originating from the Eastern Orthodox Church, Clean Monday marks the beginning of the Great Lent, a time for reflection, improvement and of course, cleanliness. This tradition entails cleaning your home from top to bottom, symbolizing a clean start for the new season. Over the years, it has evolved and today, people mark this day by not only tidying up their surroundings, but also their lifestyle - making it a perfect day to purge negativity and embrace the positive. Get ahead of the spring cleaning frenzy and start the week fresh, renewed, and decluttered. Get excited to cleanse, not just your living space, but also your mind and soul on this Clean Monday!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>330</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origins of Clean Monday</div><div class='timeline-text'>Clean Monday originated with the establishment of the Eastern Orthodox Church, which outlined the idea of Great Lent and accompanying practices.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1453</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Spread to Constantinople</div><div class='timeline-text'>The tradition of Clean Monday continued to be widely practiced even after the fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Orthodox Influence</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1800s, as Orthodox Christianity expanded globally, traditions such as Clean Monday were carried to new regions, spreading its observance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1945</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Post-War Resurgence</div><div class='timeline-text'>After World War II, old traditions including Clean Monday saw a resurgence as societies sought comfort and stability in familiar observances.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wide Cultural Acceptance</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the 1990s, Clean Monday had evolved beyond the Orthodox community to a broader cultural observance associated with spring cleaning in many parts of the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Clean Monday During Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Clean Monday took on renewed significance as cleanliness and hygiene became paramount worldwide.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize a cleaning party</h3><p class='facts-text'>Organize a cleaning party with your friends or family. Not only will the cleaning process be a lot more enjoyable, but you'll also get the work done much faster. Prepare some light snacks, play lively music and tackle that cleaning together!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Invite a professional cleaner</h3><p class='facts-text'>To give your place a thorough clean, consider hiring professional cleaners. They have strong expertise in what they do and can make your living place spotless in a matter of hours.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Attend a cleaning workshop</h3><p class='facts-text'>Search for a local workshop on home cleaning techniques. Learning from an expert is always beneficial. Get to know more about quick and efficient cleaning strategies, the best green products and latest gadgets for home cleaning.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cleanse your digital space</h3><p class='facts-text'>Cleaning isn’t just for physical spaces; you can use Clean Monday to tidy your digital life too. Delete unnecessary files, organize your inbox, and clean up your social media accounts. You’ll be surprised how much it clears your mind!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Try a new cleaning tool or method</h3><p class='facts-text'>Use Clean Monday as an excuse to modernize your cleaning methods. Try out a new gadget or tool that makes cleaning easier, like a steam mop, or a cleaning method, like the burnishing technique.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Kickstarting a Clean Environment and Lifestyle</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Clean Monday is loved because it's a great time to refresh and renew our living spaces. Not only does cleaning have cleansing physical benefits, but it can also positively impact our mental health by decreasing stress levels and promoting focus. Additionally, undertaking this cleaning task can be an opportunity to clean up our lifestyle, purge negativity, and embrace a fresh start.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>A Time for Family and Friends</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By organizing a cleaning party, Clean Monday can become a day of fun and cooperation. It's a chance to invite friends or family over and turn a daunting task into an enjoyable group activity. The shared duty can promote bonding and result in closer relationships.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Learning New Techniques</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Clean Monday is an opportunity to learn new cleaning techniques or try out new tools or gadgets. Attending a local cleaning workshop can provide helpful insights into efficient cleaning strategies and introduce us to eco-friendly products. Embracing a new tool or technique can spark joy and make the cleaning task more efficient and fun.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Clean Monday marks the beginning of a 40-day fasting period</h3><p class='facts-content'>For those who follow the Orthodox Christian tradition, Clean Monday signifies the beginning of Great Lent, a period of fasting and penitence leading up to Easter. This period is a time for self-reflection, abstinence, and preparation.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Clean Monday is also known as "Ash Monday"</h3><p class='facts-content'>Due to its association with the beginning of Lent, Clean Monday is also often referred to as "Ash Monday". This is a reflection of the biblical practice of repenting with sackcloth and ashes.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>It is also called "Green Monday" in Cyprus</h3><p class='facts-content'>In Cyprus, this day is known as Green Monday due to the tradition of spending time outdoors and eating a meal that consists mostly of green vegetables, herbs, and food from nature.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Kite flying is a popular Clean Monday tradition</h3><p class='facts-content'>A longstanding tradition of Clean Monday in some cultures, particularly in Greece, is flying kites. This outdoor activity fits well with the theme of the day, symbolizing spiritual freedom and detachment from worldly desires.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Clean Monday falls on a different date each year</h3><p class='facts-content'>Due to its connection with Easter, Clean Monday doesn't have a fixed date. Like Easter, it depends on the lunar calendar and therefore falls on a different date each year, somewhere between February 1st and March 7th.</p></div></div>
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