Pidurdusteabi
Pidurdusteabi refers to a traditional Estonian folk custom observed during the Christmas season, particularly around the winter solstice. The term combines the Estonian words *pidurdus* (meaning "slowing down" or "delay") and *teabi* (meaning "knowledge" or "understanding"), suggesting a period of reflection and preparation for the new year. This custom is deeply rooted in pre-Christian Estonian pagan traditions, later adapted within the context of Christian celebrations.
During pidurdusteabi, families and communities traditionally engaged in activities that marked the transition into the colder
The custom also involved storytelling, often centered around folklore, myths, and ancestral wisdom, passed down through
While pidurdusteabi is no longer widely practiced in its original form, elements of the tradition persist in